The stunning debut album from The New Leaves

Mesmerising folk combo The New Leaves are delighted to present their debut album, "A Sketch of Home"

Following the tremendous feedback from lead singles “Donaghaguy Reservoir” and "Country Lane Lament", Corn Crake Records and Cobra Promotions are proud to announce debut album "A Sketch of Home".

The album has been lovingly recorded by the band, produced by Steve Fearnley at Narrow Water Studios, and mastered by Peter Maher. The band have been praised across Irish and UK media, including coverage on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio London, SohoRadio, Amazing Radio, Shannonside , Northern Sound , Amazing Folk, Today FM and more.

The album is a stunning journey of hope, nostalgia, love, nature and connection - all delivered through a delicate and unique folk sound unlike anything in the contemporary Irish or UK folk market.

BAND BIO:

The New Leaves, like so many contemporary music projects, emerged from the post pandemic wilderness. Consisting of four childhood friends from County Down in Northern Ireland, the band blend lush, three-part harmonies, nature inspired lyrics and modern folk aesthetics to brand them as a new, unique force in the genre. The four members came together to breathe life into an expanding songbook written by McKay, who attempts to capture the natural beauty, history, and mythology of homelife beneath the Mourne Mountains and the beautiful townlands that surround Carlingford Lough. 

The New Leaves are:

Decky McKay – Vocals, Guitar.

Cian O’ Hare - Vocals, Guitar

Patrice Mc Kevitt – Vocals, Bass.

Paddy Goodfellow – Drums & Percussion

Upcoming Shows

1st June - Album launch with Ken McCluskey & Emily Flannigan at St Peters GAA, Warrenpoint

23rd August - Supporting The Bluebells at The Bungalow

Paisley 24th August – In store performance at Music From Big Blue, Glasgow 2pm 

24th August - Supporting The Bluebells at Letham Village Hall, Fife 

25th August – 2 headline gigs with support from Ken McCluskey at The Doublet, Glasgow

CORN CRAKE RECORDS:

Corn Crake Records is a new label imprint under the wing of LNFG (Last Night From Glasgow), which aims to promote acoustic based singer-songwriters and groups in the folk tradition. The label will be facilitated and organised by Bluebell and McCluskey brother Ken McCluskey, with guidance and input from the team at the mothership of Last Night From Glasgow.