British folk band Nic Norton and Alice Morell have teamed up once again with the County Band for their latest album ‘Smoke and Mirrors’. Nic Norton and Alice Morell were formed in Norwich by Nic in 2018. Along with the County Band, they have already released an album called ‘Last Orders’ which received critical acclaim from music journalists and publications.

‘Smoke and Mirrors‘ is a dramatic collection of stories translated through warm folk and indie pop. Elegant strings embellish tracks such as‘Hey Mister’ as Nic Norton and Alice Morell use celtic elements to add rich depth to their tracks. Their ability to surge emotion into the tracks along with tight instrumentation makes each song pleasant on the ears. The band blend Americana, English folk rock, indie pop, music hall ( and a dash of jazz in ‘Are You an Angel’ ) into the album to create a well rounded and diverse collection of tracks. The stories within the album tell tales of bogus mediums, battling magicians, unusual music hall artists and encounters with Hell’s Angels. Nic Norton and Alice Morell present these stories through enticing instrumentation and witty lyrics.

‘Smoke and Mirrors’ is an enjoyable album of delicate sweet tunes brimming with charm. 

Stream ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ below

Author : Danu