Hampshire's Lucy Kitchen releases dreamy folk track 'Red Skies' - out now
LUCY KITCHEN
UNVEILS SUMMER EVENING SINGLE
‘RED SKIES’
OUT NOW VIA
BOHEMIA ROSE RECORDS / MAKE MY DAY RECORDS
STREAM HERE
“Utterly beguiling” - CLASH
“A natural, old-fashioned star with no gimmicks or frippery” - Louder Than War
“A thing of beauty”- Americana UK
“...haunting, delicate songs” - KLOF
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucy Kitchen has released her wistful new single ‘Red Skies’ via her own Bohemia Rose Records and German label Make My Day.
Artist, mother, classically trained flautist, music teacher, poet, yogi, traveller - Hampshire’s Lucy Kitchen wears many hats. With two albums out on her own Bohemia Rose Records, along with the intimate 'The Stabal Sessions' EP in 2023, Lucy has steadily been creating music and collaborating with household names, earning recognition from BBC Introducing, Radio X, and BBC Radio 1 as a distinctive talent in modern folk music.
To embody the spirit of spontaneous summer magic, her new single ‘Red Skies’ showcases what is becoming the Lucy Kitchen blend, as folk and Americana fuse with a soft country production.
In her own words, the new track and its essence is "catching a vibe when you want to just spontaneously go out and see where the night takes you". This folk-fueled hymn paints a picture of dusky skies, dusty roads and those slightly unplanned summer evenings which feel full of possibility. Lucy’s soothing vocals are beautifully supported by a rich soundscape featuring everything from guitar, banjo, double bass, drums and even a pedal steel, creating an essence of warmth and wonder.
Lucy’s inspiration for the single came during an ordinary moment that transformed into something extraordinary. "I wrote 'Red Skies' at the traffic lights one evening in Southampton in June", she recalls. "If you've been to Southampton you'll know how much time you spend sat at the lights. It was early evening, warm, the swifts were circling and it was one of those evenings that just beckoned for something to happen."
About Lucy:
Lucy Kitchen is a British folk singer-songwriter based in Romsey, Hampshire, who creates music spanning folk, Americana and country, infused with the timeless feel of 70s singer-songwriters. Her songs explore profound concepts of grief and loss, drawing inspiration from lyrical poets, nature, the seasons and the art of creating beauty out of difficulty.
With two previous albums released on her own Bohemia Rose Records, 2014 debut offering ‘Waking’ and the sophomore ‘Sun To My Moon’ in 2017, Lucy has also made recent contributions to RE:WARM Records' ‘Folk Funk & Trippy Troubadours Vol. 2’ and ‘Sounds of Southampton Vol. 3’, She released ‘The Stabal Sessions’ EP in 2023, a sonic tapestry of melancholic melodies and personal storytelling, marking her first musical project following the loss of her husband to cancer in October 2022.
Her unique blend of hypnotic folk music, combined with her evocative voice and emotive songwriting, continues to captivate audiences both in the UK and internationally. She has garnered significant radio support including BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio USA, and Radio X. Lucy’s versatility has made her highly sought after for collaborations, particularly with electronic music acts, resulting in multiple features on BBC Radio 1.
Looking ahead, Lucy Kitchen is preparing to tour the UK and Europe while working on her highly anticipated new album, scheduled for release in early 2026. She is also completing her first poetry collection, further showcasing her talents as a lyrical storyteller. Social links and upcoming live dates below, tickets available here and more to come...
Lucy Live:
12th July - Beggars Fair, Romsey
14th July - Write a Note at MAST Studios, Southampton
22nd July - FOCSLE Folk Club, Southampton
25th July - The Railway Inn, Winchester (opening for Horse Loom)
‘RED SKIES’ IS OUT NOW, STREAM IT HERE
Single artwork:
ALL ONLINE LINKS FOR LUCY KITCHEN CAN BE FOUND ON HER LINKTREE
