Produced by Andy Bell and building on the success of its predecessor, Wild Hog shows a marked development in the group's sound and approach, featuring guest musicians Alex Neilson (Trembling Bells) on drums and Stevie Jones (Sound of Yell) on double bass.
The Furrow Collective has toured extensively throughout the UK as well as in mainland Europe. Lucy, Rachel, Emily and Alasdair will continue to tour around the release of Wild Hog and into the future, delighting audiences far and near with their uniquely beguiling approach to traditional song.
Lucy Farrell
Fiddle, Viola, Saw, Piano, Hammered Dulcimer, Percussion, Vocals
Rachel Newton
Harp, Electric Harp, Fiddle, Viola, Keys, Vocals
Alasdair Roberts
Acoustic/Electric/Nashville/Bass/Baritone Guitar, Keys, Hurdy Gurdy, Vocals
Emily Portman
Banjo, Concertina, Wurlitzer, Toy Piano, Vocals
Produced by Andy Bell
"A mouthwatering collaboration" – Mojo
"Splendidly atmospheric traditional songs" – fRoots
"A bravely compelling new take on traditional songs" – The Guardian
"A quietly thrilling approach to traditional song" – R2
Lucy Farrell
Fiddle, Viola, Saw, Piano, Hammered Dulcimer, Percussion, Vocals
Rachel Newton
Harp, Electric Harp, Fiddle, Viola, Keys, Vocals
Alasdair Roberts
Acoustic/Electric/Nashville/Bass/Baritone Guitar, Keys, Hurdy Gurdy, Vocals
Emily Portman
Banjo, Concertina, Wurlitzer, Toy Piano, Vocals
Produced by Andy Bell