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****
A strange brew indeed
Q Recommends
— Q magazine
One of the most original artists out there
— Blues Matters magazine
 

SoundCloud

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Press & Radio

 

Modern rock music at its very best. A warped mix of country, rock and blues. This record is anything but predictable. Conil takes the blues on a 21st century journey. One of the best releases of the year.
— Blues Matters magazine (cover star and 4-page feature)
Gritty, urban blues, full of tales of hard drinking and hard life. Pray [he] lives long enough to record a second album.
Q Recommends. ****
— Q magazine (UK's biggest selling music magazine)
I played it last week, I just had to play it again.
— BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Country (iconic Americana show)
A fantastic album!
— BBC 6 Music - Steven Merchant (co-creator of NBC's The Office)
Banned in Beijing! China Blocks Rocker Conil’s “Dog Meat Stew” Ahead of Olympics!
— Daily Mirror (Showbiz w/ photo of Conil)
If you like your music real, raw and meaningful, here’s the voice for you.
— Heat magazine (Heat's Hot New Artists of the Year)
 
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About

"You don't sound like anyone else," said Danny Thompson - legendary bass player for Nick Drake and Joe Strummer - about English musician Conil.

Tchad Blake, the renowned audio engineer for Tom Waits and Paul McCartney, echoed Thompson's sentiment, declaring, "Strange Part of the Country is an awesome album! I still listen to it."

Conil's music reached great heights when Fleetwood Mac blues icon Peter Green paid a visit to his studio, driven by his admiration for Conil's music. The collaboration between Conil and the legendary guitar player resulted in a mesmerizing, mellow version of Conil's homage to the jazz greats, "Round Midnight."

As Strange Part of the Country continues to resonate with listeners around the world, it is experiencing a well-deserved renaissance and becoming an all-time favorite.

Upon its release in the UK, Strange Part of the Country made some waves. Q magazine, the country's best-selling music monthly, recognized its exceptional quality with a prestigious "Four stars - Q Recommends" rating, while Blues Matters magazine celebrated Conil as "one of the most original artists out there," giving him the front cover feature.

Born in England, Conil's musical roots extend to England, Ireland, and France, but his deep affection lies with the sounds of American music.

Following the release of Strange Part of the Country, he embarked on a transformative journey, spending the past decade residing in various cities across the United States and Europe, including New York City, New Orleans, Chicago, Athens, and Berlin.

Conil is currently immersed in making a second album, a project that reunites him with the incomparable talents of Danny Thompson and Tchad Blake, as well as several other world-class musicians.

 
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Bandcamp - CD & Downloads

Feat. Grammy-winner Tchad Blake (John Cale - The Velvet Underground, Phil Selway - Radiohead)

& bass legend Danny Thompson (Robert Plant, Tim Buckley)

Produced by Conil

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Spotify

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Live

 

Lyrics