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Press
A selection of reviews, interviews, features and media coverage featuring Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell.
Selected Quotes
“Ambitious, infectious and fiery - they take the sounds of traditional melodies and rhythms into a powerful new direction all of their own.”
- FolkWorld
“A standout act at this year’s FOCUS Wales”
- Andy Jones, FOCUS Wales
“Controlled Burn would make a marvellous addition to anyone’s folk catalogue.”
- Andy Short, Americana UK
“A powerhouse folk duo.”
- World Music Central
“If you weren’t in the mood for making merry, now you are.”
- At The Barrier
“Their boldest and most adventurous recording.”
- Tinnitist
“They seamlessly blend original compositions as well as traditional melodies... always retaining their unique powerful voice, delivered with expert precision.”
- FolkWorld
Radio and Playlist Support
Support and airplay from:
BBC Radio Scotland
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Celtic Music Radio
CKCU 93.1 FM (Ottawa, Canada)
KMUD Redwood Community Radio (California, USA)
Poppyland Community Radio
Cando FM
Playlist support from:
Putumayo New Folk
Rhythm Passport
Global Folk-Funk Tapestry
Celtic Ambient & Celtic Folk
The Trouble Notes – Upbeat Instrumental
Reviews and Features
Americana UK
Controlled Burn Review (2026)
Album review by Andy Short exploring the duo’s progressive folk influences, songwriting and “Big Bass Stuff” sound.
Folk and Honey
Controlled Burn Review (2026)
Feature highlighting the duo’s ambitious and groove-driven sound, describing the album as “their most ambitious and progressive album to date.”
Tinnitist
Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell Turn Up The Heat With Controlled Burn (2026)
Feature on the duo’s latest album and expanding international profile.
World Music Central
Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell Roll Out ‘Wallbreaker’ (2026)
Feature on the duo’s single “Wallbreaker” and their evolving contemporary folk sound.
The Journal of Music in Ireland
Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell (2025)
Feature describing the duo’s “thoughtful, conscious and driven” music and distinctive fusion of Scottish, English and Québécois traditions.
At The Barrier
Music For Cows – Album Review (2024)
In-depth review discussing the duo’s Québécois influences, instrumental interplay and energetic live performance style.
Industry Support and Showcase Highlights
Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell have quickly built a reputation as one of the UK folk scene’s most exciting emerging live acts, combining high-energy instrumental performance, close vocal harmony, foot percussion and contemporary songwriting rooted in traditional music from both sides of the Atlantic.
The duo have showcased at major folk industry events and festivals including:
Celtic Connections (Glasgow, Scotland, 2026)
AICF Conference (Orlando, USA, 2025)
FOCUS Wales (Wrexham, Wales, 2026)
Manchester Folk Festival / English Folk Expo (Manchester, England 2026)
In 2025, the duo were winners of the Robinson Emerging Artist Showcase at Goderich Celtic Roots Festival in Ontario, Canada.
In 2021 they were nominated for Upcoming Artist of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.
“Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell were a standout act at this year’s FOCUS Wales, performing showcases across all three days. They seemed to grow their audience with each performance, culminating in a packed Ty Pawb venue for their final Saturday evening appearance, where they had 200 festival-goers crammed into the room and in the palm of their hands.”
- Andy Jones, Co-Founder & Head of Music, FOCUS Wales
“Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell have built a strong reputation for their high-energy live performances and are now expanding their profile internationally through strategic industry development and showcasing opportunities.
We strongly recommend the duo based on their talent, professionalism, commitment to developing new territories, and the enthusiastic response we have already seen from both audiences and industry professionals to their live shows.”
- David Agnew, Chief Executive & Artistic Director, English Folk Expo
Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are currently part of the Sound Roots Artist Mentoring Pathway, supported by PRS Foundation and Arts Council England, developing international touring, export strategy and showcase opportunities.
Following showcase appearances in the UK, USA and Canada, the duo are continuing to build an international profile with growing activity across North America and Europe, including performances, industry showcases and touring development in Spain, Scandinavia, Canada and the United States.
Press Kit
For press photos, biographies, technical information, promotional materials and further information about the duo, please see our Electronic Press Kit below.
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