Roxanne De Bastion-Heirlooms & Hearsay -Album

 
Rarely have I come across a record company independent or otherwise that has shown such consistency in the quality of artists that they promote..... step up and take a much deserved bow Director of Folkstock  Arts Foundation Helen Meissener . 

I've just had the pleasure of listening to Roxanne de Bastion who is about to  release a double A-side single on the 28th July taken from her self-released Album Heirlooms & Hearsay. Before a musical note had left the laptop speakers I was already intrigued by her promo photos & an Audrey Hepburn vibe, they spoke of mystery and stories to be told and I was eager to hear them.

First up, Heart of stone that begins "I woke up feeling old" ....yup! I was sold, a lyrically beautiful song that I'm sure many will relate to?  She describes it as a song  about "overcoming or repentance, to wash your hands clean and start anew, to let go of those dark thoughts and memories that weigh us down"  There's a childlike truth about  Bastions  vocals & video that make me believe that she has lived what she is sharing with us & I'm  reluctant to move on & leave the track behind, but knowing I could come back to it made it easier to hit play on the next track. 
                     

And so "The Painter" Begins, a track co written with  friend Thom Morecroft ,and it's ambiance  paints a picture of bare feet and daisy chain headdresses as I'm transported to a 60's psychedelia festival , the track floats along with yet more clever lyrics and a harmonium played by Roxanne herself  that belonged to  80's Electronic pop star Howard Jones although she says she didn't realize it at the time. 

The soon to be released double A single had left me wanting more, so I went in search of the album only to find an array of similarly stunning tracks, like the hauntingly "Thicker skin" intensified by the ebb of a beautifully played cello. So who is Roxanne de Bastion? 
Born in Berlin she started writing and performing at the age of 15 and soon after leaving school armed with a guitar and one way ticket she headed for London and hasn't looked back since, as an opening act for  artists  such as Martha Wainwright ( Daughter of Louden Wainwright) & Ricky Ross (Lead singer with Deacon Blue) in the USA  &  performing across Europe in her own right she's been one busy woman and there's no doubting its about to get a whole lot busier with the new release. One to catch live for sure and exciting times ahead. Don't forget to download the single on the 28th July & Follow her at @Roxannemusic  Facebook & check out her website Keep on keepin'on.Back before Elvis.
                             


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