John Hawley

Coles Corner, the follow up to previous albums on Setanta, Late Night Final (2001) and Lowedges (2003), was recorded at Yellowarch Studio in Sheffield, singer/songwriter Hawley's hometown and is a beautiful album, filled with nostalgia, emotion and romance. The album's orchestral splendour sits alongside earthy rock and roll with songs that are by turns intimate and soaring. Richard Hawley insists his mind is full only with 'confused thoughts and Guinness'. But when he sings, he does so in a voice that's deep and low, and does not lie. His merciful, wise songs tell of the heart's truths as seen in the dark, revealed by moonlight. Thom Yorke (Radiohead) says… 'Richard Hawley is all I'm listening to at the moment' and Scott Walker says… 'Richards voice is up there with the all time greats'…

Lady’s Bridge by lauded singer-songwriter Richard Hawley is an ode to his native Sheffield. Made up of 11 charming songs that switch between the romantic strains of opener "Valentine" and "Roll River Roll" to more uppity numbers such as the rhythm & blues infused "Serious" and the countrified twang of tracks like "Tonight the Streets Are Ours" and "Dark Road".

Countryfile – The Album is the first music collection from the BBC’s long running show, featuring 4CDs carefully curated to feature songs that have either been played on the show in the last three decades or been inspired by it. The show is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and has grown into a defining part of British culture, reflected in the album’s vibrant and eclectic track list. Whatever mood you’re in and whatever landscape or wildlife you’re admiring, Countryfile – The Album has something to set the scene. Countryfile – The Album features over 4 hours of uplifting and relaxing music from and inspired by the show including Coldplay, George Ezra, First Aid Kit, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Mike Oldfield, The Shires, Jose Gonzalez, William Orbit, Groove Armada, The Script, Newton Faulkner and Richard Hawley.