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Emerging from the forced exile of 2020-2021, Barton found himself with a large number of songs. Taking inspiration from the line of English singer-songwriters that runs from Nick Drake through Lloyd Cole to Pete Doherty and beyond, he chose 10 that lent themselves to an indie-folk aesthetic and began work on the new album, “Manchester Sun”.
Ever the storyteller, Barton weaves tales of first kisses, of soldiers trying in vain to remember their hometown, of missed opportunities and unreliable childhood memories. He casts Orson Wells as a modern day dictator, perched on high in a carousel, and tells the story of the spray-painted marriage proposal that appeared overnight on a motorway bridge 50 miles from London.
Manchester Sun was recorded in England with Barton playing most of the instruments himself, moving through guitar, bass, drums, percussion and Hammond organ during an intensive week-long session in the peaceful, rural setting of Echo Studios. The album places Barton and his acoustic guitar centrestage, with additional contributions from long time collaborators Vincent Guibert, David Lewis, Melissa Cox and Nicki Ross on Piano, trumpet, violin and vocals
Manchester Sun will be released worldwide in October 2022, with the first single
“Starter Kiss” and its accompanying stop-motion video appearing in May.
Barton Hartshorn est un auteur-compositeur-interprète franco-britannique qui s'est fait un nom grâce à sa musique éclectique et introspective. Mélangeant folk, pop et des éléments d'indie rock, il crée des mélodies captivantes accompagnées de paroles poétiques et sincères. Ses chansons, souvent marquées par des thèmes universels tels que l'amour, la perte et le voyage, capturent l'auditeur par leur authenticité et leur profondeur émotionnelle. Hartshorn continue de s'imposer comme une voix unique sur la scène musicale indépendante.
Barton Hartshorn is a Franco-British singer-songwriter who has made a name for himself with his eclectic and introspective music. Blending folk, pop, and indie rock elements, he creates captivating melodies accompanied by poetic and heartfelt lyrics. His songs, often marked by universal themes such as love, loss, and travel, draw listeners in with their authenticity and emotional depth. Hartshorn continues to establish himself as a unique voice in the independent music scene.