The Outer Hebrides' elusive songsmith, flakebelly, defies genre norms, fusing indie rock and acoustic folk-jazz. From jazzy pianos, bluesy guitar riffs and ambient textures, his music experiments with diverse sounds. Recently played on BBC 6 Music, flakebelly's distinctive songwriting is beginning to build ripples from an avalanche of pebbles. Learning guitar in the early 2000's, his musical journey led to an indie-folk EP in 2022, 'Behaviours,' and 'Lo Fidelity' in 2024. Also due in 2024 upcoming album, 'Apprentice Green'. flakebelly records, mixes and masters alone in his home studio, embodying a creative evolution that is always transitory.
"Extensive and wildly eclectic sonic adventures" - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
"Refreshingly individual and very likeable" - Neil March, Trust The Doc Media