Indie Folk tinged Memorial are a duo, Jack and Ollie. Neither are in any great hurry, with their song-writing process originally found spent solo, several hundred miles apart in Brighton and Manchester. Voice memos zipped across the internet, all half thoughts and feelings seeking the other’s encouragement. It’s a career not even one year deep, but already they’ve got Lucy Rose batting for their side, US alt-country queen Courtney Marie Andrews taking them on tour, and bags of enthusiasm between them all suggesting that, just maybe they’re on to something here. Announced a year to the day of their debut single, ‘Memorial’ will see the band release their first full-length record with co-producing duties from Lucy Rose with her long-time collaborator Tim Bidwell. It’s her first output swivelling in the chair behind the glass, heralding a fine meeting of similar minds. Whilst theirs is not a sound to stop traffic, given the time, space, and a decent set of headphones, taking a few moments of quiet contentment is something we could all do with finding the time for. May we recommend you try letting Memorial soundtrack those quiet moments? Memorial, whisper it, might just be the new band you never knew you needed.

Radio / Press Quotes:

Beautifully hushed, lush music making from Memorial – Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland

Real aural therapy… wonderful – Sian Eleri, BBC Radio 1

It’s delicate, gentle and with those distant trumpets, I love that. The hug you need right now – Chris Hawkins, 6Music

What a beautiful piece of music…they do it brilliantly – Robert Elms, Radio London

I really love it – Elton John, Beats

This really struck a chord with me… that sounds absolutely fantastic – John Kennedy, Radio X

Each segment interlocks perfectly, enacting a moment of peace that feels much-needed at this point. – Clash

Tenderly welcoming us into a warming soundscape filled with serene vocals and gently guitar strings – Wonderland

Promising alt-folk duo – Songwriting Magazine

Tender, gently harmonised new single – Notion

Coddling you with gentle guitars and warm tones… stunning track that will hang from your heartstrings to leave you tender for more. As strummed guitars and soft-spoken falsetto gently swirl around you, every moment feels carefully planned and intentional to evoke the most emotion possible from listeners. – Giggoer