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‘The Wood Wide Web’ album released…

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Three years in the making! “Giant on my chest, as I struggle to breathe, Giant on my back, drop to my knees. That Giant expects things from me, He’s so much bigger than my apple tree” (Track 2). I am very pleased to announce this scream in to the darkness. Read more >>>

“Warm, tender and completely absorbing, this album showcases beautifully the band’s particular brand of acoustic folk, seamlessly dovetailing the traditional with the contemporary, while intricate guitars and strings and Ian Roland’s characteristically breathy vocals create a wonderful intimacy. Beautiful.” Indiesonics

“A fantastic new release…” The Mystery Train Radio Show

“An absolutely fantastic album! The production is superb, the songs are so varied in style that there is something for everyone. The backing musicians are excellent and overall I found all the tracks very enjoyable.” Doug Welch, BBC Radio Kent

“Ian Roland teamed up with powerful musicians to produce beautiful songs such as the single ‘Gold In The Dust’ which brings an exciting melody focused on the Americana style and with a divine sound…All this combined with the beautiful male vocals and a chorus that further enhances the perfection of the song.” Roadie Music – Blog & Spotify playlist

“With ‘The Wood Wide Web’, Ian Roland has created another eminently listenable album which will draw the listener in to the mellow warmth of his writing. The solicitous use of strings and choral cameos, alongside the imposing production values, appear to be a winning formula with which his role as a purveyor of quality roots music can only flourish.” David Pratt, FATEA Read full review >>>

” ‘The Wood Wide Web’ is a vivid, enthralling celebration of life in all its forms and a lucid love letter to the wilderness…utterly engrossing.” Lucia Crown, REYT GOOD MAGAZINE Read full review >>>

Beyond Words (single)

‘Beyond Words’ Video
“Excellent songwriting…A great song about such an important subject…” Doug Welch, BBC Radio Kent (Aug 2021)

Nothing Could Grow There (single)

‘Nothing Could Grow There’ Video
“highly recommended, delicate and beautiful…” FATEA Magazine (May 2021)

Double Rainbow (album) (Indiesonics, 2020)

Download album ‘Double Rainbow’ (Feb 2020) from Bandcamp. “It’s an old myth that there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but seek out this one and you’ll be well-rewarded.” Mike Davies, Folk Radio (Feb 2020)

Other Recordings

How That Dust Jumps (album)

Download album ‘How That Dust Jumps’ (April 2015) from Bandcamp. Included in Americana UK’s ‘Writers Best Of 2015’. “… songs that define the word earworm…” R. Scutt, FATEA.

Suitcase – a live collection (live album)

Download album Suitcase – a live collection (July 2016) from Bandcamp. “A great collection of songs full of heart”, Baylen Leonard, Amazing Radio.

Helicopter (ep)

Download EP Helicopter (Jan 2014) from Bandcamp …”a delightful gem to be sought out and listened to…” Keith Hargreaves, Americana UK.