Filkin's Drift

This radical approach to sustainable touring has earned the duo global attention from major news outlets including BBC News, Billboard,The i, Radio New Zealand, Canadian Broadcasting Company, and The Times.The debut album from Filkin’s Drift captures the essence of their 870 mile walk,‘weaving together a tapestry of shared experiences’ (Songlines). Their compositions are sophisticated, yet rooted in tradition. From delicate Welsh folk-songs to traditionalEnglish dance tunes, the pair blend fiddle and guitar with their ‘gorgeous close vocal harmonies’ (Folk Radio UK).

Seth Bye and Chris Roberts have earned widespread acclaim with extensive national airtime on BBC Radio 2, 3, 4, 6 Music, and BBC World Service. Renowned for their live performances, characterised as 'utterly mesmerising' (Bristol 24/7) and 'hugely entertaining' (RnR), the duo have enchanted audiences across the UK includingFolkEast, Warwick Folk Festival, St George’s Bristol, and Llangollen InternationalEisteddfod.

Filkin’s Drift are dedicated to exploring innovative avenues in music creation. In tandem with their groundbreaking commitment to sustainable touring, the duo's latest endeavor involves the formation of Filkin’s Ensemble, a 14-piece orchestral-folk band.

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