The Wilswood Buoys

“These guys are not (yet) signed, but they should be, and are definitely ones to watch” – Rock News

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From Mersea Island in Essex this new, and exciting duo, Wilswood Buoys, are currently cutting their name into the UK underground scene.

Mixing trad folk, with modern alternative acoustic pop, the band have a sound that’s raw, fresh, familiar, and accessible.

Josh and Joe are, like a lot of bands, a couple of mates who from simply getting together for a jam saw things quickly escalate into writing music and playing local gigs. Both had a completely different upbringing in terms of musical styles leading them down a path of intertwined genres worked into one, with a thread of catchy riffs, natural chemistry, and big, bold choruses.

2023 saw them complete their first UK tour with Frank Turner, followed by a support for The Levellers on their acoustic tour. Additionally, they played many festivals including Boomtown Fair and Northern Kin Festival and beautiful days. 

Frank Turner also produced their acclaimed debut album ‘A New Beginning‘ which was released in January 2023, an album crammed full of  barnstorming sing-a-longs ready to unleash on audiences across the UK and beyond!

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2024 saw the band burst onto the uk festival circuit playing 14 festivals all around the uk including beautiful days, Wickham festival, solfest and ely folk festival. they have also supported the lottery winners, newton Faulkner & the levellers. 

they are currently working on their second album with Sean lakeman, which is due for release later in 2025 with a tour planned to coincide with the release. 

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keep your eyes on these guys - theres loads more to come!

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“… melodic, foot-stamping folk” – Americana UK