Residing BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year Ríoghnach Connolly and her Manchester-hailing companion band Honeyfeet take us on a nuanced and versatile folk music adventure on 10-track album It’s Been A While, Buddy.
Rooted in their trademark eclectic folk-hop sound and brimming with joy, the album encapsulates heart-on-sleeve honesty throughout as the carefully crafted sonics on each offering is brought together by Connolly seamlessly laid-back yet bold vocal lines and witty delivery.
From the mischievous energy of “How Could I,” to the drama and expansive feel of “Work it,” the whole body of work is filled with the warmth of creativity and collaboration, showcasing different personalities married into a cohesive soundscape.
Equally proficient at winning hearts on festival stages as they are at stripping back with emotive numbers on theatre stages, Conolly and Honeyfeet are a delight to tune into.
