Justin Tracy

British Folk Singer Justin Tracy’s new record Five Fathoms, is an introspective journey inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Employing folklore & ancient symbolism, Tracy weaves a tale & sonic tapestry reminiscent of legendary folk luminaries like Nick Drake & John Martyn & Bert Jansch. Steeped in tradition & craft, Tracy navigates the murky waters of family & fatherhood, life & death on the way to self discovery.

Although it may seem Tracy has materialized out of thin air, he has spent his life honing  his skill & sound. First in & around London as a working musician then as a record producer in NYC. Still in search of a vibe, Tracy traveled to India & Bangladesh to record with classical musicians (Nilesh Jadhav; Gandhar Deshpande) for his first two releases: the sublime Bangla Motor & the psychedelic & joyous Mumbai Night. In theses records you hear the cultivation of Tracy’s unique, intricate guitar work & his delicate vocal style.

Press

• Mumbai Night is a profound and undefinable fusion of song-centric folk and Indian Classical Music - HV1

• I love Bangla Motor. Great singing, playing, songs, arrangements. Just beautiful. - Ethan Johns

• Five Fathoms is a seven song meditation on life and its pitfalls and temptations. The way we deal with internal darkness and the light we create. - The Record Review

Releases

Five Fathoms
British Folk Singer Justin Tracy’s new record Five Fathoms is an introspective journey inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Employing folklore and ancient symbolism, Tracy weaves a tale and sonic tapestry reminiscent of folk legends Nick Drake , John Martyn, and Bert Jansch. Steeped in tradition and craft, Tracy navigates the murky waters of family and fatherhood, life and death on the way to self-discovery.