Stornoway

On listening to Oxford indie folk band Stornoway - now reunited after a six year hiatus - the yearning for adventure and the freedom of the coast and wild places is palpable.

As is true of classic songwriting partnerships, lyricist Brian Briggs eloquence coupled with his crystalline voice unite with Jon Ouin's stunning arrangements and alchemise to form a musical mirror with the majority of their tracks simple, melodic pop songs that are warm and inviting, incorporating an ever-changing selection of stringed instruments and keyboards, supported by a typical pop backline of guitar, drums and bass guitar.