Kim Edgar
Acoustic / Folk / Indie / Pop

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Edinburgh-based singer/songwriter Kim Edgar’s acclaimed debut album, butterflies and broken glass, was released within the UK on 28th April 2008 through Proper Music Distribution.

It’s no surprise that Kim describes the album as a set of short stories, rather than songs, with a collection of children’s stories and a degree in English Language & Literature under her belt.

Growing up with a love of words and music, Kim read avidly and studied classical piano and music theory from an early age.

But her passion for the writing of Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos and Suzanne Vega led her away from classical music into writing and performing her own songs, which have been described as “strangely uplifting, despite the well-phrased, sombre lyrics” and “a comfort blanket for the disillusioned soul.”

A warm and engaging live performer who “positively smoulders” on stage, Kim has been performing to wider audiences since
Burnsong, a Scottish search for new song-writing talent, brought to attention her ability to distill emotions into thoughtful, compelling songs.

After being selected as one of 17 winning unsigned songwriters from over 800 submissions, Kim was invited to take part in a week-long Songhouse in 2006, collaborating with Chris Difford, Karine Polwart, Michael Johnston, Emma Pollock, Sushil K Dade, MC Soom T, and King Creosote.

Karine Polwart performed her collaboration with Kim, “One, Two, Three, Four, Five” as a duet with Paolo Nutini on the Hogmanay Show 2006 (BBC Scotland), and invited Kim to record piano arrangements for her traditional album, The Fairest Floo’er.

Mattie Foulds, Karine’s producer, offered to produce Kim’s own album, and the Scottish Arts Council supported the project with a creative development grant. butterflies and broken glass features songwriting collaborations with Sushil K Dade, Chris Difford and Emma Pollock, as well as musical contributions from Karine and her band.

With recent live performances at Celtic Connections, Edinburgh Fringe, Big In Falkirk, Two Rivers Folk Festival and Buxton Fringe, and live sessions on BBC Radio Scotland, Kim’s songs are attracting positive media attention, including a five star album review from Scotland On Sunday, album of the week from Iain Anderson and airplay from Janice Forsyth and Tom Morton (BBC Radio Scotland).

Other UK stations are championing Kim's music, and Radio 2 recently selected Kim as a finalist from over 2000 songwriters to participate in the Radio 2 New Songwriters Academy 2008.

Kim performed at Celtic Connections 2008, and at Folk Alliance 2008 in Memphis, Tennessee. Kim then supported Karine Polwart on tour in April and toured with fellow Burnsong collaborators in May 2008. Recent performances include a gig with Karine Polwart and King Creosote at The Roundhouse, London.

For forthcoming gigs, please visit www.kimedgar.com





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