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A homegrown, underground folk artist.
The radical and razor-sharp roots of Stick In The Wheel centre around the sounds of their East London heritage, with intricate rustic dobro guitar twisting into electronic dystopian vibes, autotune vocals, and uncompromising raw spoken word that brings marginalised voices into the present. Their own London vernacular through ancient song brings with it a fierce joy and defiance that resonates now - and is needed more than ever. “Raw-edged future folk” The Quietus "Powerful—and deeply relatable" Pitchfork “Absolutely brilliant" Marc Riley, BBC 6 Music
Stick in the Wheel plays a blend of traditional East London folk music with electronic elements, spoken word, and intricate guitar work, often reworking ancient songs to address contemporary themes.
Stick in the Wheel is primarily a duo consisting of vocalist Nicola Kearey and producer/multi-instrumentalist Ian Carter.
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