Ian Campbell
Vermont, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2019
Music
Press
"'2 AM' is a captivating and irresistible song that showcases your talent and style." - NenesButler Presents
"Embracing a raw and stripped-down approach, Ian’s heartfelt vocals, on the other hand, and poignant guitar work form the cornerstone of his captivating artistry. Furthermore, this intimate approach allows listeners to connect with his music on a profound level." - Music Evolution
"'Stories from an Old Set of Strings' stands as a testament to the sheer power of storytelling through music. Each song weaves a unique narrative, delicately set to melodies and vocals that resonate deeply with the heart and soul. Ian Campbell’s distinct blend of folk rock, reminiscent of musical icons like Bruce Springsteen, Ray LaMontagne, Nick Drake, and James Taylor, lends the album a timeless quality that speaks to audiences spanning generations." - Desert Island Cloud
"In a world saturated with overproduced sounds, Ian Campbell’s 'Stories from an Old Set of Strings' offers a refreshing return to the essence of music—authentic storytelling, straight from the heart." - Desert Island Cloud
Discography
Stories from an Old Set of Strings (Album) - Aug 2023
Your Whole Life (Single) - Oct 2023
Six Year Old in a Santa Hat (Single) - Nov 2023
Easy to Fall For (Full Band Version) (Single) - Jan 2024
To Keep You Warm (Full Band Version) (Single) - Feb 2024
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Bio
Ian Campbell is a storyteller. And over the course of his 43 years, the folk rock singer-songwriter has certainly developed some stories to share.
With the release of his debut album, Stories from an Old Set of Strings, Ian has put a handful of stories together from the past 20 or so years into a raw, stripped down, and expressive set of songs that he’s shared in the most authentic way he could - nothing more than his guitar and his voice.
“I wanted this record to have the feeling of sitting around a campfire with a friend talking about life,” Ian says. “These songs represent the course my life has taken since I originally started pursuing music as a career. What better way to provide a first exposure to them than to share them as simply as I could and let the stories speak for themselves?”
What does this record sound like? Well, take a base of Bruce Springsteen, sprinkle in some Ray LaMontagne and Nick Drake, and finally give it a twist of James Taylor, and you’ve got the recipe for what makes this record special.
Reflecting on the making of this record, Ian says: “I’m a big fan of artists like Jackson Browne, Nick Drake, and Bob Dylan - the guys that recorded with whatever they had wherever they were at the time,” says Campbell, “so I used that as inspiration and recorded the two guitar parts and the vocals in the little makeshift studio that I set up in my house. It’s raw, but it’s real, and it’s me. I’m excited that this is the album that I get to use to introduce myself.”
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