E.R. Thorpe, hailing from Nottinghamshire, UK, crafts an evocative sound that seamlessly blends raw blues and folk traditions with contemporary sensibilities. Her music, characterized by distinctive chord choices and intricate fingerpicking, creates an atmosphere reminiscent of a Lynch film or a novel by Bolaño. Drawing inspiration from artists like Nick Cave, Patti Smith, and PJ Harvey, Thorpe's compositions delve into themes of nature, religion, and the dualities of good and evil. As a frequent collaborator, she has lent her haunting vocals to Torn Sail tracks and co-founded The Low Drift, a folk group exploring ancient narratives. Her latest self-titled EP, released on the Cwm Saerbren label, pushes her hypnotic blues and folk into hook-laden, pop-adjacent territory. ([erthorpe.bandcamp.com](https://erthorpe.bandcamp.com/album/e-r-thorpe?utm_source=openai))