NEW album
’Songs About Space’
The album is split into three sections - space: space, physical, and mental. Some songs you will recognise and others you have never heard. I had some favourite songs languishing in my home studio and I felt now was a great time to put them out into the world. I feel they all fit together, whether a full band or just vocal/guitar demo, they feel like family. Stream or download wherever you enjoy getting your musical fix.
Live Video!
Watch Kris perform ‘Helpless’ live as part of the ARC Songwriter series on December 1 at the Archway Theatre in Horley HERE.
Reviews for Cardinal in the Snow:
Nashville meets Southern Gothic with fine vocals -
AmericanaUK 8/10
The songs of My Girl The River, come and immerse yourself in their waters - FolkRadio
A masterpiece of listening pleasure. You Do Not Deserve My Tears is on my list of top songs for 2020. -
8/10 Robsrawmusic
Like Lucinda Williams, folk legend Joni Mitchell or kd Lang, we are so impressed with this record -
Rootstime
Possibly my album of the year -
Trekwest, Twitter, Phoenix Radio, Australia
Guitar led songs, stunning lap steel, string accompaniments and thought provoking lyrics delivered from the heart by Kris’s smooth, soulful voice. -
Belles and Gals
Get it wherever you get music, you won’t be disappointed. -
Ralph McLean, BBC Radio Ulster
This is a persuasive album that grows with every listen. It’s been a very welcome inclusion to my collection and one that deserves to be given time to get to know better. -
For Folk’s Sake
‘Cardinal in the Snow’ is a tonic and comfort, one you will return to again and again. -
Folk and Tumble
‘Wilkinson has a voice that ebbs and flows to fill all those pools of emotion. Cardinal in the Snow is perfect lockdown therapy.’ -
Your life in a song
you will discover the similarities between the vocal work of this Kris Wilkinson and someone like Americana star Lucinda Williams, folk legend Joni Mitchell or the unsurpassed k.d.lang.
-Rootstime
gigs!
I am thrilled to be performing a handful of support spots for my dear friend, co-writer and fellow songwriter/artist Anna Howie! See us in Brighton, Bath and Sutton. Got to EVENTS for links! Anna and her incredible band will be performing songs from her forthcoming album (April 18) Good For Roses. I produced this album last October at Real World Studios and to say it was an immense pleasure and honour is an understatement! Can’t wait for ya’ll to hear it. It is truly breath taking. Pre-order the vinyl HERE! New single ‘The Gatekeeper’ (a co-write with Anna) and bonus single ‘Everybody Knows’ come out THIS FRIDAY April 4. You can presave HERE!
Reviews in on Songs About Space:
‘Conjuring thoughts of widescreen Laurel Canyon layered harmonies of Crowded House, America and World Party’
‘These Songs About Space deserve room in your heart’ = Mike Davies, FATEA
‘My jaw fell open after barely a minute of opening track The Galaxy Room. It’s Gonna Be Alright and Information Highway both have hints of early Elton John. Stunned by the way she uses her voice on these particular songs…and the way that the production somehow smooths it down, but still gives it a dangerously cutting edge…somewhere between Allison Russell, Stevie Nicks and Joni Mitchell…’ - Alan, Rocking Magpie
‘A fine album’ - Ralph McLean, BBC Radio Ulster
‘Gorgeous album…her voice reminds me of Karen Carpenter’ - Robs Raw Music
‘Reminds me of Aimee Mann’ - Andy Phillips, drummer
‘There will be a natural gravitation for many to ‘The Breakdown of John Joe’, the album’s Brandi Carlile moment - 3 Chords and the Truth
‘Wild Ride has a west coast feel, with a full band arrangement and glorious harmonies. This is a well-crafted collection of songs from Wilkinson-Hughes, with her fine vocals shining through.’ - Americana-UK 7/10
‘Spacewalking is my favourite’ - Katie May, Real World Studios Head Engineer
The Rocking Magpie ‘Songs About Space’ full REVIEW