News

Eric Taylor Escudero releases free track ‘Black River’!


"...haunting and otherworldly..."
- Folk Radio


"...a rich, folk tapestry." - For Folk's Sake


For fans of... Idlewild, Johnny Flynn, Bright Eyes

Brazilian born Eric Taylor Escudero has released the stunning free download track Black River. It’s taken from Eric’s debut album We Were Young And It Was Morning, which is out now via City Lights Produções.

Black River premiered on For Folk’s Sake and you can stream it via the A Badge of Friendship Soundcloud page.


Eric Taylor Escudero has the uncanny ability to evoke a British sensibility in his music, with his warming tones a perfect accompaniment to the cold winter months.

Eric’s eleven track debut album, We Were Young And It Was Morning, reflects his emotionality, incorporating themes of love, loss, nostalgia and the difficulties of living modern city life. The album has a predominantly traditional folk feel and uses a diverse range of instruments such as the harmonica, mandolin, guitar, concertina, glockenspiel and violin, allowing Eric to experiment with arrangements, creating wistful, immersive folk music.

Having been influenced by 60s and 70s folk-rock from an early age, it’s no surprise that Eric’s music has blossomed in the way that it has, his impressive vocal delivery is comparable to some of the leading folk artists this country has to offer, conjuring memories of the likes of Idlewild’s Roddy Woomble and Johnny Flynn. The album sees Eric collaborate with the magnificent Ana Luísa Ramos who performs on backing vocals, her voice complimenting Escudero’s perfectly, as their soft, harmonious vocals merge beautifully, particularly on tracks such as We Were Young and It Was Morning - Part 1 and The Uncountable Colours of The Sky.

After playing in several rock bands in his hometown of São Paulo, Eric decided to go it alone and has since released three EPs - Lines We Wrote in Spring, Northern Lights or Summer Skies, and Big City Lights. We Were Young and It Was Morning combines Eric’s previous EPs into a creatively arranged package. The album was recorded in Austin, Texas and features Eric Taylor Escudero (vocals, guitar, harmonica, mandolin), Ana Luísa Ramos (vocals and keys), Marco Minoru (bass and acoustic guitar) and Tomás Telles (drums).

Having already made a name for himself in Brazil with features in publications such as Brazil’s Metro News and 505 Indie, Eric is excited to share his emotive, affecting music with the rest of the world.

We Were Young And It Was Morning is out now via City Lights Produções.

If you'd like more information on Eric Taylor Escudero or our PR services, please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com.
Posted Mon, 22 Feb 2016 in Eric Taylor Escudero