Based in East-Yorkshire, Crooked Weather play earthy, unruly and original folk songs. They echo the songsmiths before them with imagery of escape, companionship and searching, but sung with new heart and fresh voice. The sound is led by carefully crafted lyrics and delivered by the gravelly vocals of Will Bladen, who heads the band. Travel and adventure, both without and within, inspire the antics of their craft.

"They are indie meets world music meets traditional British folk. Think a contemporary Incredible String Band with a 21st century mindset." - Sid Griffin (Bob Dylan Biographer // BBC Radio 6 Music)

Hull based alt. folk act Crooked Weather are releasing their new single Pay My Dues on all download/streaming platforms. The sanguine piece of music is kept marching on by a brass section that belies the vocalised challenges of chucking yourself out in the world in the name of art. This is the first studio release since the 2019 album ‘Are We Lost’.

“I wrote ‘Pay My Dues’ whilst touring Australia. It was 43 degrees in the shady spot where I was hiding from the sun before a show and I got reflecting upon life as an independent musician: the investments and the seemingly miserly returns; and the need to find energy on top of the gardening job that helps keep the wolves from the door. These voices get loud sometimes and are made louder still by hard times. But when you really get down to it, you know that’s not what this game is all about. If that creative spark is in you, it's not a choice of using it or not, but rather what voice you give it. The magic of a new song being born or playing a show that changes somebody’s life has an intangible value. What a joy to have that spark inside just waiting. That is why I will keep on paying my dues.” Will Bladen

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