VENT, the début album from Laura Jane Wilkie, is out now on Hudson Records.

Laura is a dear friend and just the absolute real deal musically. It’s been a privilege to co-produce the record with her over the last couple of years.

VENT is a really special collection of music, largely based on women’s waulking songs researched and reimagined with care and invention.

At its heart you’ll hear Laura and duo partner Ian Carr on top form – gorgeous playing, vibrant arrangements, a distinctive musical point of view. As if that wasn’t enough, there’s an ace supporting cast in Joe Rattray, Alice Allen, Hannah Read and Rachel Sermanni. Choral collage from Grayling, Wila Frank, Terra Kin, Gillian Fleetwood, Pippa Blundell, Imogen Macleod, Heather Cartwright and Beth Malcolm. Special mention to the inimitable Rona Lightfoot.

VENT was recorded by Stuart Hamilton at Castlesound Studios, mixed by Andy Bell and mastered by Lismore Mastering, with lush artwork by Louise Bichan.

Listen and buy HERE.