(On “Later”) “A resonant offering from the London-based duo, the track urges its listener to savour each moment as if it were their last.”
CLASH Magazine
(On “Our Home”) “Crafting introspective lyricism that takes you on an intimate yet melodic journey, it’s perhaps their latest track that truly pulls even the toughest heart’s strings.”
NOTION Magazine
“A special weave of voice and harmony.. Impressive..”
Robert Plant
“Since debuting earlier this spring, the duo of Tom England and Oskar Porter have shown themselves to be a versatile band of best friends unrestrained by notions of “genre” or “style.” This is particularly apparent in their third single, which transforms three-quarters of the way through from a lilting folk ballad to a driving, dynamic folk rock reverie.”
Atwood Magazine
“It’s a folkalicious blend of stringed instruments, it’s a driving beat with luscious harmonies that will have all folk, not just folky folk, singing along at the top of their voices, tapping their toes, holding hands, dancing around and relishing a few moments of folky escapism.”
Fresh On The Net
London born and based acoustic folk duo Burr Island shared their latest single, ‘Your Eyes, My Eyes’, on May 10th via Left Foot Records. The track premiered via Americana UK. Their recent singles, ‘Our Home’ and ‘Later’, garnered support from tastemaker publications NOTION and CLASH Magazine as well as National radio play from BBC Radio 6’s Cerys and Radio X’s John Kennedy. The band, composed of best friends Tom England & Oskar Porter, has received praise from industry giants like Robert Plant and Noel Gallagher. The pair have toured as support for numerous acts like Ocean Colour Scene, playing at iconic venues such as Hammersmith Eventim Apollo & Barrowlands Ballroom. They also played to a sold out audience at Union Chapel, supporting Paul Weller as well as two sell out London headline shows.
Both band members trained as actors – however, during the Covid-19 lockdowns, the industry ground to a halt. The two would meet up and write music on the Jurassic Coast, and it was there that Burr Island came into being. Taking their inspiration from the works of Lennon/McCartney, Paul Simon, Crosby Stills & Nash, Nick Drake, The Beach Boys and Cat Stevens, the duo have been compared to other indie folk luminaries of our day, such as Fleet Foxes, Flyte and Kings of Convenience.
‘Your Eyes, My Eyes’ is a sweet piano ballad full of feeling, an easy yet poignant listen. The pair offer beautiful lilting vocal lines with warm choral backing vocals straight out of a CSNY album. The track is timeless and tender, an ode to the devotion felt in all of love’s forms.
Burr Island divulged: “This is a love song for anyone who wants it. Whether you’re a grandmother cherishing the time with your young grandchild, friends with an unbreakable bond, star-crossed lovers sinking into each other’s eyes or somebody trying to communicate with the loved one they’ve lost. Like most of our songs, it was written on guitar and it remained a guitar song until the very last minute. We were never fully happy with the old version and felt the song needed a gentler tone. The brilliant Nikolaj Torp Larsen (The Specials) agreed to play piano for the new version and as soon as we heard his performance, we knew it was the one. We feel that sonically it’s added another texture to the album.”
Burr Island – Upcoming Shows:
6 June – London – St Pancras Old Church (headline show)
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