Beth Jeans Houghton is more than just another aspiring pop star; she is a nineteen year old acoustic songstress, whose guitar skills are self taught and whose alternative stage-attire is self made. The teen-folkie has been previously described by major music magazine, Mojo to have “a considerable talent, with a remarkable voice and rare star quality.” Mpdclick notes Beth Jeans Houghton to be at the forefront of a new sub genre of music labelled neo-folk, a key influence with many more to follow.
Her music is created with a combination of impeccable guitar work and smooth melodies which is in-fitting with Beth’s own beatific voice. Neo-folk is becoming an ever more popular style of music in recent years, demonstrated by the likes of Fleet Foxes, Bat for Lashes and Bon Iver, who Beth recently supported on tour. Houghton brings an original glam edge to her own form of folk, drawing in various different styles and influences such as the psychedelic sounds in ‘Sweet Tooth Bird,’ which is expected to feature on her up and coming debut album. Beth has been quoted to say “I plan to dip my toes into many genres before I quit this mortal coil.”
Her most recent festival appearance was at Wireless, at London’s Hyde Park earlier this month, where she was seen sporting a military style hat and a black and metallic gold bandeau top, surrounded by her equally cool backing band titled, The Hooves of Destiny. Catch her this summer at a selection of approaching UK gigs and festivals.
(This is part of a feature I wrote for mpdclick.com)
