Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver: Hinterland

Two formidable artists, Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver, each highly respected in their own right for their contributions to the folk genre, perform brand new material to launch their remarkable collaborative album, Hinterland.  

Knapp, celebrated for her “fearlessly original” work and Diver, a “one-man supergroup” renowned for his instrumentation and creative production, now deliver a stunning collection of songs in Hinterland, that is both remarkably varied and powerfully original.

Drawing from the deep well of Irish and English folk song and music traditions, they strive to expand and stretch into new sonic realms using a plethora of acoustic instruments, virtuosic fiddle, sublime vocals and electronics.

The album includes both instrumental tunes – such as the Monaghan Jig Set – and vocal pieces that explore nature and human experience. The result is a soundscape that weaves together folk horror, remembrance and the landsacapes, both rural and urban, that inspire their art.

Lisa Knapp Biography

Lisa Knapp has carved a unique space in the British folk scene with her inventive interpretations of
traditional songs and original compositions. Her 2007 debut album Wild & Undaunted earned her
three nominations at the BBC Folk Awards, securing the stage for her influential role in folk music.
With later releases like Hidden Seam (2012) and Till April is Dead (2017), Knapp continued to earn
widespread acclaim, including a BBC Folk Award for her original song “Two Ravens.”
London-born and bred, Knapp’s contributions extend far beyond recorded works. She’s appeared in
celebrated collaborations, such as the Arcadia live soundtrack performance with Adrian Utley
(Portishead) and Will Gregory (Goldfrapp) at the London Barbican. She is also known for her unique
contributions to media, including performing the theme for children’s TV show WolfBlood and her
lyrical, brilliant The Shipping Song, inspired by the shipping forecast—a theme she later explored in
her own BBC Radio 4 documentary.

Lisa Knapp, is something of a national treasure since her rendition of the BBC Shipping Forecast” Guardian

“Ancient tradition with respect and beauty.  Excitingly daring and enlightened”. MOJO

Gerry Diver Biography

Born in Manchester to an Irish family, Gerry Diver has made a name for himself as an innovator,
composer, producer, and virtuoso. His acclaimed Speech Project, described by Christy Moore as
‘essential listening’ blended iconic Irish voices into powerful, evocative music. Featuring
collaborations with legends including Shane MacGowan and Christy Moore as well as reworkings of
Margaret Barry, the project boldly reimagined Irish heritage for a contemporary audience.
Diver has co-scored major projects including BBC2 series ‘Death and Nightingales’ and the feature
film ‘Pixie’ (with David Holmes). His career includes work with The Good, The Bad & The Queen, Tom
Robinson and Sir Ian McKellen.

“…one man supergroup – Rarely do you find in music with such a diverse passion, soul and magic combined with a virtuoso talent of so many diverse instruments” Youth (Uber Producer – Pink Floyd, Killing Joke, Paul McCartney, The Verve)

“A flash of fire from a fiddlers heart.  Diver is divine” Míchaél Ó Súileabháin

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