NED SWARBRICK
NED SWARBRICK is a singer/songwriter and guitarist from Yorkshire, creating music rooted in his love for literature and storytelling.
Inspired by the likes of Nick Drake, John Martyn and Bert Jansch, with a fondness for non-standard tunings, he blends free-flowing fingerpicking and intimate vocals to create songs that are rich in texture and emotionally nuanced.
2024 saw the release of his debut EP Michelangelo, earning widespread radio play and recognition across the UK, Europe and North America.
With a BBC Introducing session under his belt, a feature in Songwriting magazine and recent recording/filming for Channel 4, he's been working hard to showcase his music.
Over the past year, he’s had the privilege of sharing the stage with some amazing artists including Bernard Butler, Butler, Blake & Grant, Sam Brookes, Ruth Lyon and The Deep Blue to name a few.
With performances praised for their sincerity and quiet confidence, he's taking his first steps towards establishing himself as a promising new voice on the contemporary folk scene.
Since first seeing him in Leeds last October, his prodigious talent has developed even further. His songs are even stronger, his presence even greater.
- Simon Godley, God is in the TV
Latest...
Button Down TV & More4
Steam Train Diaries
So chuffed to be asked to get involved in the brand new series from Button Down TV for More4...episodes dropping weekly!
Can't wait for this one...I'm going to be supporting the amazing Ruth Lyon...also my first time at Pocklington Arts Centre.
Double header at the legendary Black Swan Folk Club. I'll be joining York's Rattlers for a night of the finest folk music, mixing up the traditional with contemporary for what's guaranteed to be a great night.
Great American Folk Show
Amazing to be featured on Episode 43 of Tom Brosseau's 5th anniversary Great American Folk Show coming all the way from Fargo, North Dakota. He's going to be playing some live tracks of mine including unreleased demo material.
Songwriting Magazine
So happy to have been included in the Introducing section of the Summer 2025 edition of Songwriting Magazine.
Many thanks to Duncan Haskell and all the team at Songwriting Magazine, I had great time doing the interview and delving into my songwriting process.
You can read the article here...
Music is all about discovery, so I don’t restrict myself to any particular formula when I write
New live CD available...
I'm releasing a limited run of my performance at City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds on 12 June 2025 - when I supported Butler, Blake & Grant.
The CD has eight songs and features previously unreleased tracks including, Mr O'Brien, When The Wind Blows, Bright Young Things, The Ways and Old Joe.
The Ways
CD's cost £5 each, get in touch if you'd like one.
Lino Print Trees Tees
The new T-Shirts have landed. Designed by Iris & Yarn and hand lino-printed on heavy natural cotton tees. If you'd like one get in touch via Instagram or send an email. £15 each.
There's also some limited edition card prints with the same design.
Michelangelo EP
My debut EP "Michelangelo" is available to listen to on all the streaming platforms. You can also get hold of a copy on CD that contains previously unreleased bonus tracks from the live recording session in the Sir Jack Lyons concert Hall at York University.
CD's cost £5 each. Send me an email or get in touch via Instagram if you'd like to buy one.
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