Cambridge-based Recording Artist Josh Robins Introduces New EP ‘Blessed with a Mess’. Cambridge is home to many talented musicians, and Josh Robins is no exception.
With the recently-announced release of his EP Blessed With a Mess, Robins has cemented his place in the local music scene and his unique sound will be sure to capture the ears of folk fans.
Robins’ road to his musical success is anything but conventional. After leaving a dangerous home situation, Robins hit the road, taking refuge in the punk, folk, and busking scenes in order to hone and perfect his craft. He eventually revamped an old van into his own home and has taken to the highway to see his music to the masses. Robins is a mainstay of the local Cambridge folk and London alt-country scenes alike and his upcoming EP will act as a reminder of why.
His lead single ‘All Kinds of Shoes’ is about the struggles of money and wealth between Johnny and Rebecca, and its video sees him in his element – playing the modern-day folk traveler at a packed-out pub. Fans of The Pogues, Colter Wall, and Frank Turner will be sure to enjoy Robins’ sound. With stories of life on the road, Robins’ music is entrancing and authentic.
Fans of Robins’ sound can enjoy the lead single ‘All Kinds of Shoes’ when it is available on all platforms 4th of August, and will be able to experience the full EP ‘Blessed With a Mess’ out 29th of August. Robins has travelled a long and winding road, yet the crafting of his sound and approachability in his music is what makes him so special and sets him apart from his competition. With an EP full of heart and enthralling stories, audiences are sure to be pleased and remember Josh Robins for many years to come.
Josh Robin’s stand out EP “Blessed with a Mess” is a powerful tribute to the storyteller’s craft. Hailing from the world of punk, Robins’ skills have been honed on the country’s roads and rails, often couch surfing, busking, and playing pub shows.
His single “All Kinds of Shoes” will leave you wanting more, as will the accompanying video, a humorous scene that brings his story of love and loss to life. Originally from a home with dangerous conditions, Robins has created a new life for himself, travelling the country in a renovated van to play at shows.
Having played alongside artists such as Will Varley and the lead singers from Inspiral Carpets and The Bluetones, the rising artist is becoming a regular at the Cambridge Folk Festival and is also a mainstay of the Cambridge and London folk scenes. “All Kinds of Shoes” will be available across all platforms on the 4th of August, and the full EP “Blessed with a Mess” can be expected on the 29th.
This EP, with its themes of love, loss and longing, is sure to make a splash in the music world. The combination of Robins’ captivating storytelling and subtle use of musical instruments gives the EP an authenticity that is sure to draw fans both old and new. Those looking for a unique take on the classic folk genre should not miss out on this release.