Album lore

Chris Brain’s *Steady Away*, issued by Big Sun Records in October 2023, offers eleven tracks rooted in the British folk tradition, with a particular nod to the acoustic sensibilities of Leeds. The album’s title track, alongside pieces like “Golden Days” and “Rolling Wave,” unfolds with measured restraint, favoring unadorned instrumentation and songcraft over embellishment. The inclusion of an “Instrumental” track provides a reflective interlude amid the collection’s measured pacing.This release, modest in its footprint but steady in its appeal, has found a modest audience with over 11,000 listeners on Last.fm, accumulating more than 45,000 scrobbles. Brain’s work here inhabits the lineage of British folk without attempting to recast it, making *Steady Away* a quietly assured addition to the contemporary acoustic canon.

Album lore

Chris Brain’s *Steady Away*, issued by Big Sun Records in October 2023, offers eleven tracks rooted in the British folk tradition, with a particular nod to the acoustic sensibilities of Leeds. The album’s title track, alongside pieces like “Golden Days” and “Rolling Wave,” unfolds with measured restraint, favoring unadorned instrumentation and songcraft over embellishment. The inclusion of an “Instrumental” track provides a reflective interlude amid the collection’s measured pacing.This release, modest in its footprint but steady in its appeal, has found a modest audience with over 11,000 listeners on Last.fm, accumulating more than 45,000 scrobbles. Brain’s work here inhabits the lineage of British folk without attempting to recast it, making *Steady Away* a quietly assured addition to the contemporary acoustic canon.