Soms kom je prachtige liedjes tegen. Die niet zoveel upsmuck nodig hebben. In die categorie valt Ship Will Sail van Jon Cocker. Doet ons denken aan John Martyn en Nick Drake. Houd je daarvan? Geef Jon Cocker dan zeker even een paar minuten van je tijd om naar liedje Ship Will Sail te luisteren. En misschien daarna wel naar meest recente album Two?
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Jon’s second album, ‘Two’ (release date: 25/09/24), expands on his sound, with a slightly more uplifting edge. Jon has performed at folk clubs and festivals in the North of England from his current base in Leeds, suiting his new folk-inspired tracks ‘She Moves Through The Air’, ‘Ship Will Sail’, and ‘Blown Away’, whilst darker piano-based tracks like ‘Pleasure’ offer a more alternative, spacious sound. Jon balances thoughtful nature inspired vocals with his Sheffield city roots, to produce a subtle yet euphoric sound appreciated at gigs across the UK.
Previous reception
“Next up, something a bit more subdued and contemplative in English singer-songwriter Jon Cocker’s “Green Blue”. Cocker’s excellent acoustic guitar playing, freewheeling sense for melody, soulful vocals, and intimate recordings on not only “Green Blue” but his entire self-titled EP make it easy to draw comparison between him and Nick Drake. As he sings “All my love fades to grey”, you feel the muted reality of heartache: no spectacle, just a lingering lack of colour. You can check out the rest of Cocker’s incredible EP here” – COUNTERZINE
“This musician from the United Kingdom has definitely deserved your attention. Especially if you want to spend some little time for your summertime sadness. His voice sounds so alive. As a contrast for modern autotunes addiction, these waves go through the ears right into my heart.” – FAETON MUSIC
