Chances are you may have heard of Unkle Bob before, and if not, we’re sure you’ve heard a track or two at least. With their song “Swans” being featured on Grey’s Anatomy and their previous releases being highly praised in the UK press, Unkle Bob have built a strong and loyal fan base.
Now Unkle Bob are ready to release a new EP “Songs For Others” and this time, Rick Webster has plugged in his guitars and has been experimenting with distortion pedals and loops.
For a usually acoustic Unkle Bob, Rick is taking his influences (Nick Cave, early R.E.M, and Grizzly Bear) and honing Unkle Bob’s new sound into something wonderfully melodic and soulful.
With the freedom of using PledgeMusic to fund the recording of the EP, Rick communicated with fans and using the concept of a “Song For You” option, Unkle Bob gave fans the opportunity to buy a song written about their lives. Fans had the chance to influence the style and lyrics and eventually the single “Brother” and EP track “Home” came to fruition.
It’s this closeness with their fan base as well as the quality of the music that keep Unkle Bob relevant, more than deserving of our Artist of the Week.
