Ruby Throat

Ruby Throat sounds like the ghost of a folk singer haunting a sun-drenched, dusty attic. The music is defined by KatieJane Garside's extraordinary vocal delivery, which ranges from a fragile, childlike whisper to a raw, breathy intimacy that feels almost uncomfortably close. It is backed by Chris Whittingham's masterful, understated acoustic guitar work, which provides a grounding, earthy counterpoint to the ethereal vocals.

What makes them distinctive is the sense of profound isolation and 'otherness' baked into the recordings. This isn't polished studio folk; it is music that sounds like it was captured on a porch in the middle of nowhere, complete with the ambient creaks of wood and the rustle of the wind. There is a gothic weight to the songwriting that suggests ancient secrets and hidden traumas, yet it remains beautiful and strangely comforting.

Start with 'The Ventriloquist' to hear the duo at their most hauntingly melodic. It serves as the perfect introduction to their world, balancing accessible folk structures with the unsettling, beautiful atmosphere that defines their entire catalog.