Hardkandy
Brighton based Hardkandy are back, with possibly their finest work to date and lord above, it sounds good….
‘Second To None’, the much anticipated third album from
Hardkandy, features not only guest vocals from some of the most talented soul/blues artists in the UK including Martin Harley, Laura Vane and Sean Clarke, but also musical contributions from Fink (Ninja tune) and Simon ‘Capstone’ Little (Bonobo live band).
The man behind Hardkandy, musician/producer Tim Bidwell has had a busy year producing many artists including Peggy Sue and the Pirates, Jono McCleery, and Kate Walsh (who’s album went to number 1 in the I-tunes chart across most of the world, and has since been licensed to Mercury records in Europe and Verve in the U.S.). As a side project, Tim also runs an indie folk label ‘Folklaw’ with Fin Greenall (Fink). All this and he still somehow found the time to write and produce ‘Second To None’!
The new album is a beautifully crafted journey into soul, blues and funk. Tim says – ‘I wanted to create something that tips a hat to all my influences like 60’s and 70’s soul but also explores the blues elements of these genre.’
The band’s live show, already massively well received through previous events including a stunning performance at The Big Chill
and support for Morcheeba, is sounding dirtier, heavier and more driving than before…
Hardkandy have previously released two albums with Catskills Records : 2002’s critically acclaimed ‘How Do You Do Nothing’ and 2006’s very well received ‘Last To Leave’ featuring such artists as Terry Callier and Quantic. As a live band they have graced The Big chill, Shephards Bush Empire, 93Ft East and Cargo.
If you’d be interested in booking Hardkandy drop us a line :
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