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Intergalactic Sailor
James McArthur and The Head Gardeners release their third album Intergalactic Sailor
‘Intergalactic Sailor will surely cement McArthur as one of our brightest modern day troubadours’ - SHINDIG!
Pastoral psych-folk at its most intimate and entrancing - CLASSIC ROCK
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Intergalactic Sailor
James McArthur and The Head Gardeners release their third album Intergalactic Sailor
‘Intergalactic Sailor will surely cement McArthur as one of our brightest modern day troubadours’ - SHINDIG!
Pastoral psych-folk at its most intimate and entrancing - CLASSIC ROCK
Filmed in Sardinia and London here is the video to our new single ‘Tourist Town’
7” AA single Release
A limited edition 7”vinyl from WONDERFULSOUND.
A: Tourist Town AA: Plane Sailors
Burnt Moth
Strong and beautifully articulated, sometimes evoking the feel of Nick Drake’s Pink Moon.” - Mojo
“Bucolic melodies, intricate acoustic guitar-picking and lazy, dusty vocals...a British answer to Iron and Wine's Sam Beam.” - Uncut
“A Beta Band-like roots rondo with jazzy touches that a modern-day Pentangle might pilfer.” - Classic Rock
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Strange Readings From The Weather Station
James McArthur & the Head Gardeners album released 2015. The tracks invite you on a journey, with songs as changeable as the British weather
Buy CD here
'McArthur makes lovely late summer music, cross hatched with sunlight and shadows' - Uncut magazine
As close as we'll get to a modern day Heron ★★★★ Record collector
'Strange readings from the weather station is beautiful all the way through - I couldn’t recommend the album highly enough' - Adam Walton BBC Radio Wales Radio
Landing
Strange Readings From The Weather Station
James McArthur & the Head Gardeners album released 2015. The tracks invite you on a journey, with songs as changeable as the British weather
Buy CD here
'McArthur makes lovely late summer music, cross hatched with sunlight and shadows' - Uncut magazine
As close as we'll get to a modern day Heron ★★★★ Record collector
'Strange readings from the weather station is beautiful all the way through - I couldn’t recommend the album highly enough' - Adam Walton BBC Radio Wales Radio
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Burnt Moth (Album) Released 2016
Burnt Moths sincere yet tranquil vocals guide the wandering melodies of this album through the different folk scenes of the past, while the playful lyrics cast a contemporary feel onto a perhaps previously dusty setting. Songs as soft as sunlight trickling down through autumnal leaves are grounded by the intricate Jansch-like guitar plucking.
Recorded at Hackney Road Studios and Wickham Farm with Head Gardeners Johnny O” and Jim Willis and featuring contributions from Joel Magill from Syd Arthur and Samantha Whates.
Strange Readings From The Weather Station (Album) Released 2015
The tracks invite you on a journey, through rolling harmonies, shifting guitar, with songs as changeable as the British weather.
The album was recorded at Hackney Road Studios in London, and Wickham Farm in Welling with Head Gardeners Johnny O' and Jim Willis. Featuring guest musicians Samantha Whates and Syd Arthurs' Joel Magill and Raven Bush.
Lawn Order (4 Track EP) Released 2013
Recorded with The Head Gardeners, and Includes remixes by Tythe & Chris Coco.
Totally in touch with his inner Simon & Garfunkel...there's a nice sense of innocence and dustiness to this that pulls at your heart' - The POP! Stereo Blog
'Very pretty!' - Lauren Brennan, Music Scheduler, BBC 6 Music.
Citizen Cained (Single) Released 2012
Featuring the Head Gardeners, and guest musicians Mick Talbot & Marco Nelson.
B side 'Roll Another'
'Shimmering in all the right places' Adam Walton, BBC Wales.
'A good intro to James, particularly for its pace and hooky guitar' Jeff Smith, Head of Music, BBC 6 Music
Plan Your Own Escape (Album) Released 2006
The debut album featured guest artists - Kenwyn House (Reef), Terry McGaughey (Millimetre) and Jess Noble.
‘James McArthur's release is a touching acoustic record featuring some very pleasant guitar parts and songs that grow and grow. The album contains some great pop moments too whimsically blending folk, pop and singer songwriter morbidity. Very nice stuff.’ Rough Trade
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CALMER
A new sound and light installation - CALMER by James McArthur was shown in Mayfair this year, this is what it was…
New album for 2024
A fourth James McArthur and The Head Gardeners album is on the horizon with new collaborations, remixes and a fresh batch of new songs to fizz your feelings… Release date to be confirmed…
Never Records - Apocalypse Anthems
The wonderful Ted Riederer from Never Records asked us to contribute a song for his latest project ‘Apocalypse Anthems’.
Written and recorded especially for the project here a link to the song Coming Soon by James McArthur and The Head Gardeners
HEAD GARDENERS WORLD ON RESONANCE FM
Heres the link to our radio show ‘Head Gardeners World’ aired on resonance FM
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Intergalactic Sailor
Our latest album Intergalactic Sailor is amongst you - available as Digital Download and on Streaming services.
A limited edition Double A sided 7” single of Tourist Town and Plane Sailors is available now on the WONDERFULSOUND label.
Stockists include Norman Records
Also available in person at the wonderful BLUESNIGHT In Yorkshire…
We are featured in issue 97 of SHINDIG! magazine - grab a copy and have a read…
Intergalactic Sailor was recorded at Wickham Farm & features James, Jim & Johnny O’ with guest appearances from Liam & Joel Magill (Syd Arthur).
Trees & Gold/Icicle by Samantha Whates on 10" Vinyl.
James McArthur & The Head Gardeners played on this great song by Samantha.
To watch the video for Trees & Gold:
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James McArthur and The Head Gardeners Live
Friday 12th April 2024
The Old School Library
116-118 New Cross Road London SE14 5BH
£5 on the door 8pm