Give It a Listen: Willwood Kin – Warrior Daughter

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Exeter trio Wildwood Kin have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Warrior Daughter’, due for release on 2 September. The song has a mellowed indie vibe with the occasional hint of The Bangles and The Corrs. Add in some nymphs and other fantasy woodland vibes and yes, you have this musical discovery. Will it be the gem in your collection? Well, if you want a walk through the carefree girl groups of history, this will give you a great chance to reminisce on music gone by with a contemporary twist.

The trio is made up of sisters Beth and Emillie Key and cousin Meghann Loney. The track is taken from their forthcoming EP, which is produced by Jamie Evans (Mexicolas) and mixed by Brad Spence (Radiohead, Passenger, Coldplay, Alt J). Wildwood Kin were shortlisted for the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards last year and recently played the BBC Introducing showcase at The Phoenix, Exeter as part of Radio 1’s Big Weekend as well as headlining the BBC Introducing stage at Somersault festival last summer.

Wildwood Kin tour extensively and recently completed a headline tour in the picturesque settings of the Alps at the start of the year. They will also be heading out as the supporting act for critically acclaimed Texan duo The Oh Hellos on their UK tour next month, which features a London show at Bush Hall on 17 August.

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Wildwood Kin Live Dates

28/07 – Cambridge Folk Festival, Cambridge
03/08 – Sidmouth Folk Festival, Sidmouth
10/08 – Creation Fest, Wadebridge
12/08 – Electric Circus, Edinburgh (supporting The Oh Hellos)
13/08 – Centre For Contemporary Arts, Glasgow (supporting The Oh Hellos)
14/08 – The Cluny, Newcastle (supporting The Oh Hellos)
15/08 – Brudenell Social Rooms, Leeds (supporting The Oh Hellos)
16/08 – The Deaf Institute, Manchester (supporting The Oh Hellos)
17/08 – Bush Hall, London (supporting The Oh Hellos)
19/08 – Beautiful Days Festival, Ottery St. Mary
26/08 – The Plough Arts Centre, Torrington
09/09 –  Redruth Regents Theatre (supporting Seth Lakeman)
23/09 –  The Factory, Barnstaple (supporting Seth Lakeman)
28/09 – Looe Festival, Looe
08/11 – RNCM, Manchester (supporting Seth Lakeman)
09/11 –  Cheltenham Town Hall (supporting Seth Lakeman)
10/11 – Bridport Electric Parade, Bridport (supporting Seth Lakeman)
11/11 – New Theatre, Portsmouth (supporting Seth Lakeman)
12/11 –  Octagon Theatre (supporting Seth Lakeman)
13/11 –  Corn Exchange, King’s Lynn (supporting Seth Lakeman)
30/11 – Corn Exchange, Cambridge (supporting Seth Lakeman))
01/12 – St George’s Church, Brighton (supporting Seth Lakeman)
02/12 – Town Hall, Birmingham (supporting Seth Lakeman)
03/12 – Derngate, Northampton (supporting Seth Lakeman)
04/12 – Oxford Town Hall, Oxford (supporting Seth Lakeman)
06/12 – Philharmonic, Liverpool (supporting Seth Lakeman)
07/12 – Sage, Gateshead (supporting Seth Lakeman)
08/12 –  Winding Wheel, Chesterfield (supporting Seth Lakeman)
09/12 – Colston Hall, Bristol (supporting Seth Lakeman)
10/12 – St Mary’s Church, Ashford, Kent (supporting Seth Lakeman)
11/12 – Open, Norwich (supporting Seth Lakeman)
13/12 – Union Chapel, London (supporting Seth Lakeman)
14/12 – G Live, Guildford (supporting Seth Lakeman)
15/12 – Theatre, Malvern (supporting Seth Lakeman)
16/12 –  Lighthouse, Poole (supporting Seth Lakeman)
17/12 – Cathedral, Exeter (supporting Seth Lakeman)
18/12 – Arts Centre, Warwick (supporting Seth Lakeman)

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About Charlotte Maxwell

Charlotte Maxwell is a Vada Magazine staff writer.