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Poppy Ackroyd – Sketches

Available on CD and Vinyl

Classically trained pianist, violinist, producer, and composer, Poppy Ackroyd turned heads in the neo-classical world with her previous works Escapement and Feathers, as well as her involvement in Hidden Orchestra (Tru Thoughts). Championed by giants of the genre, Hauschka and Nils Frahm, the unique musician returns, freshly signed to Bjork’s label One Little Indian Records, with a mini-album, released on 14th July 2017.

The songs serve to reintroduce listeners to Ackroyd’s most stunning pieces from her previous albums, all of which have been reworked into ‘acoustic’ solo piano arrangements alongside four brand new unheard pieces, which offer a taste of her forthcoming record Resolve.

“Clicking, whirring, and lots of other onomatapoeia-ing goes on as soft piano and somber violin trace an intricate emotional arc.” – Spin

“Ackroyd paints with sound, revealing strange and complex tonal shifts…” – The Skinny

“…a musical talent that straddles both old and new, harnessing the power and range of two very versatile instruments along with innovative use of samples and manipulation through
technology. A must for fans of Silvain Chauveau, Dustin O’Halloran and Max Richter.” – 405