Driven by awe and wonder, hope and joy, Iona Lane's ‘Hallival’ is a masterful debut. Subtle musical touches and contemplative warm vocals combine to make this one of the most rewarding albums of the year. It’s also a poetic gift, one to lose yourself in that will continue to reward you with each listen.” - Alex Gallacher, Folk Radio UK (2022)
Her practice revolves around the conservation and ecology of native wild places. She set out her stall on her sparkling, assured debut album Hallival (2021), and on her new album Swilkie, she ventures even deeper into the countryside, the myth and the history of Scotland’s islands and their diverse communities. Written during residencies on the Isle of Eigg, Isle of Mull, and Sanday (Orkney), the album captures a deep sense of place—evoking basking sharks, lighthouses, lichen, and curlews.
Time and tide wash through this debut… delivered in a light, melodious voice and with engaging conviction” - The Scotsman (2022)
