Hospitality for Hope

Amid a flurry of internet activity and excitement, including radio play on the growing network of folk and acoustic radio stations, Coventry-based Stylusboy are taking the acoustic scene hostage with their dazzling debut album, 'Hospitality For Hope'. Although this is their debut, Stylusboy (Steve Jones and Rachel Grisedale) are by no means green behind the ears; they've been cutting their chops on the folk scene since 2009 with a steady stream of EP releases, each one bolder and more confident than the last. They utilise the pleasing combo of male and female voice - and on this album they blend particularly well their unique folk- styled harmonies with interesting guitar lines, the double bass talents of Nizlopi's John Parker and production assistance from One Little Indian folk songstress Polly Paulusma. Stylusboy have already proved their mastery in merging the timeless vibe of acoustica with modern tools of internet witchery, giving away free downloads on Record Store Day, performing online gigs from kitchens, handcrafting their EPs and tying them up with string, championing Twitter but largely to engage their growing live audience.