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Release Date: 27 January 2026
Format: Digital
Label: Paraphernalia
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Wolf Moon [04:45]
The Thread [05:23]
The Thread began in October 2020. Produced and recorded by William Jackson (Platinum Award-winning records for The Pigeon Detectives + The Cribs, Kaiser Chiefs, Embrace) at Eiger Studios, Leeds. The songs chart the journey of a doomed encounter, its ultimate end and the salvation of new love. Release, February 2026.
'There's so much about it that's gorgeous.I hear hints of Todd Rundgren, Kate Bush. It's a beautiful record' - Stephen Budd '
Levers Pulleys & Engines (2003 self-released) was produced & recorded in Leeds with William Jackson
Revi ews followed in Uncut, Mojo, Classic Rock, The Guardian, Observer, Sunday Times, IoS (Album of the week) and The Scotsman. Radio support from Bob Harris on R2 & 6 Music with Tom Robinson
'An immaculately produced example of the singer-songwriter's art' - Mojo
'A powerful narrative writer' - UNCUT
'A sterling work of passion, poise and eloquence in song' - Time Out
'A wonderful, wonderful album' - Bob Harris
A voice pitched exactly halfway between Carole King and Tracey Thorn' - Simon Price, IoS
British singer songwriter Virginia MacNaughton's debut album, The Music,1996 was the result of a chance meeting with Pete Brown (Cream) and bassist, John Michael MacKenzie. Early recordings with Cameron Jenkins (Everything But The Girl, Badly Drawn Boy, Lana Del Rey), led to a full album, produced by Phil Saatchi featuring string arrangements by Oscar-winning composer and Art of Noise founder, Anne Dudley and recorded at AIR studios, London.
'An assured songwriter' Lucy O'Brien, Q
