Blackwall, Lavinia
Muggington Lane End
Lavinia Blackwall's work with prolific Glaswegian psych-folk outfit Trembling Bells have earned her a reputation as one of the best voices in the scene, many critics having likened her singing prowess to that of Sandy Denny. Along with Trembling Bells she has released seven full-length albums and performed as the backing band to folk legends Bonnie 'Prince' Billy and The Incredible String Band's Mike Heron. Now she is striking out on her own with the release of her debut solo album 'Muggington Lane End'. Recorded live, the album is a mixture of wistful longing, joyful exuberance, wheeling psychedelia and classic songwriting. Listening to it, you wouldn't believe that many of the vocals on the record were recorded in one take, though that's the kind of faultless performance the classically trained soprano has become known for. 'Muggington Lane End' began its journey back in 2018, with two tracks ('Waiting For Tomorrow' and 'All Seems Better') being recorded with former bandmates Mike Hastings and Simon Shaw. Lavinia's storytelling skills are artfully showcased throughout the record, 'Muggington Lane End's most common thread being the notion of dreaming and escapism.