Some debut albums hit the mark. Beyond the appeal of novelty, they awaken us to a singular color, a personal universe, harmoniously suggested by a production in which each song contributes to a form of artistic manifesto. We recognize a rare grace, that of first times. This story could begin with "Once upon a time...". Summer 2012. Jenny Lysander, barely 19, posts a cover of Piers Faccini on YouTube. Her minimalist and hyper-melodic version of "Time of Nought" charms the songwriter, curious to discover the compositions announced by the girl who appeared out of nowhere. Confirmation will come quickly, after a few Garageband demos and a meeting in London. In addition to an authentic folk voice, Faccini discovers superb songs whose quality almost belies Jenny Lysander's young age. "I immediately thought of the early recordings of great female singer-songwriters from the '60s and '70s like Sandy Denny, Joni Mitchell, or even Laura Marling, on the current scene, whose style and early career are also exceptional. The evidence was before me: Jenny was born to write songs, very beautiful songs, in today's folk vein." After producing Dom la Nena's successful debut album, Piers Faccini created the Beating Drum label in 2012 precisely to highlight and nurture this kind of purity. The desire to work together was shared and would materialize in stages. Jenny Lysander would inaugurate the label's signings in 2013 with the EP "Lighthouse" and is now releasing her debut album "Northern Folk." Her career is just beginning, but Jenny Lysander's artistic commitment and personality leave no doubt: her cornerstone is here, in "Northern Folk."
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