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Arlen is proud to present 'Whispering Trees', the new album from Plantman, an Essex-based trio primarily consisting of Matt Randall and Adam Radmall, formerly of Beatglider.

Following the limited release of their debut 'Closer to The Snow', 'Whispering Trees' builds on their love of the timeless melancholy of The Go-Betweens, East River Pipe, Durutti Column and Bill Fay, while referencing the likes of Sebadoh and Codeine.

While by no means a direct continuation, the qualities that made Beatglider so alluring remain; delicate arrangements, uncomplicated yet powerful songwriting and effortlessly emotive vocals.

While the warmth of standouts 'Away With The Sun', 'The Bitter Song' and 'Lunaria' is immediate, the real depth of the songs truly reveals itself on repeat listening, and marks out 'Whispering Trees' as a truly exceptional body of work.

“It's an unexpected pleasure to hear the spirits of The Chills and Galaxie 500, or indeed the bucolic melancholy of The Go-Betweens, which stokes these 15 weathered ditties like a loyal friend” - 4/5 - Keith Cameron, Mojo.

“Rain-sodden English romanticism of the Nick Drake / Bill Fay school” - 7/10 - Jim Wirth, Uncut.