British folk darlings Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker have just released a stunning new single “Bathed in Light,” so it’s the perfect time to remind you that they’re here. In our country. Right now. They’ve just played Port Fairy, but if you missed it, there are still several opportunities for you to catch them in the flesh.
Whether you make one of the shows below or not, you’re going to want to listen to this stunning song. “Bathed in Light” is a masterclass in restraint, a dreamy delicate piece that’s utterly captivated me.
“As a performer I’ve always been torn between my need for attention and my fear of how exposing it is, especially as a songwriter. In that 30 seconds before the first note when the audience is silent and the lights are on you, I’m gripped with nerves and I ask myself ‘why do you put yourself through this?’ This song is basically the narrative that runs through my head as I sweat and panic,” Josienne explained. “I want it to go well, and my stage fright has always come from a fear that I’m not really made of strong enough stuff for a performing career but I’ve gone and wasted my life trying to do it and what else would I do and by the second or third note I love it.”
“Bathed in Light” is the latest track lifted from Josienne and Ben’s first album of originals, Seedlings All. Catch them at their remaining Aussie appearances below.
14 March 2018 – Basement Discs instore, Melbourne (12:45 pm) @ 12.45pm
14 March 2018 – Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne
17 & 18 March 2018 – Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba
Image used with permission from Remote Control Records