So many acorns around! Something about them makes my heart leap. Which is why I wrote a song about them meleslutra.bandcamp.com/track/oak-tree

Back from 10 days in our favourite place, and raring to go. Currently putting the finishing touches to songs about dolphins and mermaids. #IslesOfScilly

Benny's ready to record his vocals. He's been chipping in with backing vocals while I was recording my part. #HomeStudio #TroubleCat

Our song, Shaking the Dust, was originally inspired by various examples of the shoddy treatment of friends and strangers who have come and contributed so much to the life, history and culture of the UK. We hope it's a songs which can tell more than one story… meleslutra.bandcamp.com/track/shakin...

It's Bandcamp Friday, so a great day to support the independent musicians you love! meleslutra.bandcamp.com/album/meles-...

I'm really enjoying making art/craft inspired by the songs we're working on. Here's a sneak peak at one I finished at the weekend - it's called In Like A Lion #folkmusic #quilling #lion

Celebrate #WorldOceansDay with a sea shanty about the perilous Manacles reef in Cornwall. Dive into the melody here: meleslutra.bandcamp.com/track/carn-du

Just had an amazing weekend at the Sidmouth Jazz & Blues Fest! The seaside town was charming, and the music was phenomenal. Highlights: finally seeing Eric Bibb live, plus Martin Harley and JTQ were incredible. Also loved the educational sessions. #JazzFestival #LiveMusic

The otter, is one of our favourite animals & one of the most joyous sights to be seen in our islands. In this track we try to capture some of their energy and exuberance, the grace with which they move between land and water, and their fun. #WorldOtterDay meleslutra.bandcamp.com/track/lutra-...

So exciting to get a song back from our mixing magician Paul - really pleased with how this one is shaping up. It's inspired by a Celtic saint and hunt saboteur... I got over-excited and made a linoprint for it as well... #Cornwall #FolkMusic

Happy Easter everyone! Now the Green Blade Riseth celebrates the hope of Easter. It's also our first song to feature harp. meleslutra.bandcamp.com/track/now-th...

Thanks to Music For All for including our song Carn Du on their 'Great Voices for All' playlist on Spotify! You can check it out open.spotify.com/playlist/1eC...

It's now a year since I started learning harp. It's wonderful playing an instrument that sounds lovely even when I play the wrong notes. I'm not the only one in the family who loves playing harp! #Cats #MusicalCats #harp #trouble

Thanks to @rgmmag.bsky.social for interviewing us about our latest album, ranging from our musical history and recording process through to conspiracy theories and disasters performing

Today's #WorldAquaticAnimalDay, so here's a song about a (sadly deceased) porpoise

Thanks to Dulaxi entertainment for adding our song Carn Du to their Classical/World/Jazz/Roots/International playlist

Today's #TolkeinReadingDay. We love #LordOfTheRings - in fact, our song The End of the Age was inspired by the Fellowship of the Rings. Its message seems appropriate in these strange and difficult times. Listen here:

Today at 8.30pm people around the world will be marking #EarthHour. Find out how you can join in

🤍REVIEW🤍 "Isn’t background music—it demands your attention..." @meleslutra.bsky.social have a new album out!!

Very happy with @Musikepool's review our album! "Meles Lutra blends intricate woodwind arrangements, evocative vocals, and a deep connection to the natural world, creating a soundscape that celebrates nature while urging us to protect it."

In the studio today recording this beauty for a spring-themed song #MusicianSky #FolkMusic

It's #BandcampFriday! Grab our latest album, Meles Meles, today. Every purchase on Bandcamp today directly benefits the artists and labels you love. It's a fantastic way to support your favourite musicians at no extra cost. You know you want to! #SupportArtists buff.ly/YrJMOmk

Delighted with @rgmmag.bsky.social review of our album. "A rich, sprawling tapestry of folk, jazz, and classical influences—one of those rare records that manages to feel both timeless and boundary-pushing" "It’s ambitious, immersive, and just the right amount of strange." Thank you!

Happy St Piran's Day, everyone! St Piran is the patron saint of Cornwall, so to celebrate, grab a pasty and listen to our song about the Lizard peninsular in Cornwall. buff.ly/4i1OfEQ #Cornwall #StPiran

Thanks to Punk Head for adding our song, Carn Du, to their New Music Friday - have a listen and see what you think playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hDqB8XmjzU0buqVfQKrMW?si=HQpLWCeZS7SwO99nBKrfvw

Broken 8 Records have done a feature on our new album broken8records.com/blogs/audio/...

Our album is out! Listen at meleslutra.bandcamp.com/album/meles-... and let us know what you think!

Thrilled to announce our latest album, Meles Meles, drops this Friday! You can pre-save it now on your preferred music platform at https://buff.ly/4jQCsL8. #FolkMusic #AlbumRelease

🎶 New ALBUM releases! Feb. 24 - Mar. 2 🎶 FRIDAY @jennbutterworth.bsky.social jennbutterworth.bandcamp.com/album/her-by... jennbutterworth.ffm.to/herbydesign @meleslutra.bsky.social ditto.fm/meles-meles meleslutra.bandcamp.com 3/5

Just one week left until our album "Meles Meles" drops! We're thrilled to share our hard work with you. Be sure to pre-save it on your favorite streaming service here: https://buff.ly/4jQCsL8 #NewMusic #AlbumRelease

Recording something a little unusual today... #musiciansky #FolkMusic

One of the joys of living in Cornwall is getting to see some exciting sealife. To celebrate World Whale Day, here's a photo of a minke whale Annabelle saw last summer #WorldWhaleDay

Here's a dark love song for you this #ValentinesDay - the story of two lovers who committed murder and paid the price

Meet the band: our saxes are our pride and joy. The alto is Chris' baby, while the tenor (Big Stanley) is Annabelle's ever-reliable workhorse. They share the spotlight in our track Lutra Lutra https://buff.ly/4gmfOr5

Meet the band: Chris grew up in Hampshire, spending most of his time extracting footballs from nettle patches. He also loved playing music, finding his voice on saxophone. He spends much of his spare time looking for wildlife wherever he happens to be, & playing music with anyone who will let him.

Spent the morning sending out the press release for our album launch later this month. Any #FolkMusic or #jazz bloggers / playlist curators out there I should send it to? Any top tips for getting our music out there? #IndependentMusic

Meet the band: Annabelle grew up in the beautiful South Hams area of Devon. She studied music at the University of Surrey. In her spare time she loves to walk, sail, kayak and watch wildlife. She's a licensed dormouse surveyor and marine mammal medic. She loves jazz, funk, gospel, soul, blues...

Trying out linocutting - here's an attempt at an under appreciated flower, a dandelion

Only one month to go until our album Meles meles is released! We cannot wait for you to hear our latest work.

Our album art showcases a quilled depiction of two otters (Lutra lutra), created by curling strips of paper. This intricate, homemade aesthetic parallels our music-making process and celebrates one of our favourite animals. #Quilling #Otters

Spotted snowdrops during my walk today. They bring to mind a melody... 🎶 #NatureWalk #SpringVibes https://buff.ly/4anKPJV

Our first album, Lutra lutra, uses the textures and tones of saxes, flutes, clarinets and voices to celebrate nature, with songs about swifts, badgers, otters, plants and the landscapes of Surrey, Hampshire, Devon and Cornwall meleslutra.bandcamp.com/album/lutra-...

Spiralling global temperatures: 2024 edition

Great to catch up with our friend and collaborator Paul Isaac today. He's the man who takes our recordings of dozens of lines and mixes them so they are clear and intelligible. Exciting plans for the next album.

What will the future of the warming stripes be? 2024 could be the start of a stabilisation of global temperatures, or it might appear to be a cool year. Which one of these stories becomes reality depends on our choices today, and every day until then. We are likely to regret not acting sooner.

Hi lovely Bluesky people! We're an experimental folk band inspired by our local landscape and wildlife. Our music is woodwind-focused and influenced by jazz, classical music & prog rock. Here's our first album meleslutra.bandcamp.com/album/lutra-...