Will Lawton and the Alchemists

Formed in 2015 through the meeting of musical minds of Will Lawton and Weasel Howlett, the duo immediately set about writing and performing the music that would become the 2018 debut album, Fossils of The Mind. Described variously as making "a heady and hypnotic sound that's both highly original and hugely accessible" (Grapevine For Music) and "refreshing, fascinating and exciting," (Ocelot Magazine) the album was the perfect showcase for a set of songs woven from eloquent jazz moves and elegant progressive grooves classical charm, ambient indie cool, digital soundscapes and deft musicianship, sweeping cinematics and smart dynamics.

Organically evolving into a trio and, on occasion, anything up to a quintet, a change that they embraced by adopting the band name of Will Lawton and The Alchemists, a live album followed a year later recorded at the majestic Abbey House in Malmesbury and the debut album was re-released under the new name.

The latest release is the beat and bass groove-driven, chiming and charming Soul Sneeze which features the dulcet tones and deep philosophical thoughts of local poet Brian Reid on vocals.

Not only musically unique they also make for a remarkable bunch to watch live, from their exquisite playing and adventurous style right down to the way they look. Weasel taking the role of an elegantly attired, Edwardian gent, Buddy coming across like a children's TV presenter, Harki dressed in his traditional Indian finery, Ami offering some effortlessly cool, folksinger chic and the cool and understated Will sat at the heart of this sonic and sartorial storm.

The band continues to move from strength to strength and Will Lawton in particular can be found involved in many extra-curricular sonic collaborations, each one as adventurous and unique as the band that he now calls home.