"The Ballad of the Gatekeeper" features a blend of never-before-heard traditional songs and brand new material written by Jennifer Reid. The songs are designed to give voice to underrepresented groups in the folk scene today and to highlight events we’re all going through, like the reliance on fast fashion, increasing climate breakdown and Covid. Folk is a great equaliser and by understanding each other we will be able to support our communities better in modernity.

This album is more than just a collection of songs; it's a call to action. With added percussive accompaniment, layered harmonies and collaboration with singers and sound artists, there are some really special contemporary pieces on the album which stem from historic material.

Supported by Extended Play through artist funding, a writing retreat, and recording sessions aboard Grand Cru.

Engineer: Mike Nyandoro
Producer: Joseph Townshend / As The Wave Forms
Mix and master: Alex Batchelor
Studio: Grand Cru