Children of Albion

Ben Edge, rising star in the art world and folk renaissance, releases his 2nd LP for Glass Modern on March 7, 2025, ‘Children of Albion’. 11 brand new songs with guest vocals from Elspeth Anne on 4, and Angeline Morrison on 1. Ben's debut book ‘Folklore Rising’ was published on October 8th, 2024. Edge's career spans both visual arts and music; he has been part of various bands, including The Ideots, Thee Spivs, and Ben Edge and The Electric Pencils, before embarking on a solo acoustic project. His artwork focuses on folklore and storytelling, depicting the lives of ordinary people in an extraordinary manner. His work is inspired by the colorful characters and storytellers he encountered in his childhood, as well as his later discovery of British seasonal customs and rituals. In addition to his paintings, Edge has ventured into documentary filmmaking, capturing these folk customs in film, and his visual art has been used in music videos and album artwork for various artists. His debut solo album, "New Tradition," was released on Vinyl on Glass Modern Records, reflecting his deep connection with British folklore through music.