In The Forest - Means To An End
LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Means To An End’ - In The Forest
Our LCM featured song today is the new title track from In The Forest. The band will be releasing their debut EP on June 17th. We think the song has a real Clannad vibe in its production and harmonies. We really like another song on their new EP, the LC inspired folk-rock ‘On The Run’ set for single release in July.
The 3-song collection was recorded in February 2020 at Rowley Barn, Borehamwood, produced by Rob Eveling. The idea of the video began as a personal diary of pictures and videos taken during lockdown, as a way of capturing such a monumental and unusual period of time. Becky and Alex are expecting their second baby (also due on 17th June) and wanted to show this to their children in the future. The song ‘Means to an end’ was the perfect soundtrack to the video and the lyrics felt like they could have been written for it.
In The Forest are an indie-folk band from Hertfordshire, featuring two sisters and two couples. In 2017, the four musicians escaped to Devon for a break from reality. Sat in a cosy cottage one evening, they wrote their first song ‘On the run’ which is featured on their debut EP.
Their natural ease of working together (and the fusion of styles) created a unique sound, underpinned by their natural and instinctive four-part harmonies and close chemistry. They spent most of 2018 experimenting. With four experienced singer song-writers each bringing different influences - from folk, roots, reggae to pop, they soon had material ready to share with an audience.
Breaking the traditional line-up, with each song featuring a different member on lead vocals, the variety in their live show has kept audiences intrigued as to what might come next. A range of influences, from sweet folk melodies, entwined with rootsy undertones and melodic keyboards, led them to composing and releasing their first single ‘Tired’ in 2019.
In the forest have made numerous radio appearances in 2019-20, most recently BBC Three Counties - showcasing their new EP.. In the forest have worked hard on the live circuit since their formation. A diverse array of performances (from festival and support slots to in-store appearances) has led to a buzz within the local music scene, interest from the music industry and a growing loyal fanbase.
On May 28th 2020, independent record label Last Night From Glasgow added In the forest to their stable of artists. The band and label look forward to the releases they are planning together in the very near future.