Geri van Essen is an East London based folk singer who, with her recent album Cleaned the Windows, has branched out into retro pop and soul. Her vocals have been compared to Karen Dalton, Sibylle Baier and Aldous Harding.
She has also performed live at Cerys Matthews’ Radio 6 Music show in March 2018, introducing the nation to her mini album.
Releases
Cleaned the Windows (Listen/buy UK/Worldwide)
Cleaned the Windows (Listen/buy Europe/Worldwide)
10 February 2018 saw the release of Geri van Essen’s debute album, A New Hiding Place. The physical albums are sold out but to buy a digital copy go the Bandcamp page.
The mini album contains five original songs and three traditional American folk and gospel songs.
“Her voice stood out.” Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 6 Music
“Van Essen is gifted with a gentle, pure at times slightly quivering vocal that, on occasion, reminds me of Kate McGarrigle.” Mike Davies, Folking.com
“Omdat ook de songs van Geri van Essen wonderschoon zijn en haar vertolking van traditionals nergens overbodig klinkt, durf ik Geri van Essen bij deze wel uit te roepen tot één van de grote beloften van de Nederlandse en de Britse folk. Het is een belofte die met A New Hiding Place een ijzersterk en bijzonder mooi visitekaartje aflevert.” Erwin Zijleman, dekrentenuitdepop.blogspot.nl
Geri van Essen 