The Winches

Putting the Bluegrass into Bermondsey and the Country into Camberwell, South London folk collective The Winches share jubilant folk-dance reel ‘Kitchen Sink’ via Hideous Mink Records (Opus Kink, Fake Turins, Alien Chicks)

Spun like an old wives tale, the Winches’ sophomore single tells the tale of an aged woman reflecting on years of misbegotten romance, etched in nostalgic celluloid tones. Catherine-wheeling in a flurry of flutes and fiddles, of dancing banjos and shambling drums, ‘Kitchen Sink’ embodies breathless, foot-tapping, skirt-swishing joy.

Speaking about the track’s narrative, vocalist Maisy Banks explains: "Kitchen Sink’ tells the tale of a wise old woman battling her regrets over lost time while embracing the euphoric relief of finally removing herself from a virulent and baneful situation. The ‘handsome man’, though impressively giddying, is foolishly assured in his grip over the old woman. This track tells the tale of how she escapes from him, and confronts the certain misery he will surely succumb to.

Kitchen sink is bitter and mournful but with a celebratory tone, the old woman is experiencing a cathartic release in the midst of the ensuing chaos. She pains over years lost but revels in her new found clarity.”

Formed by the core duo of Oli Fox (vocals, banjo, guitar, mandolin, double bass, piano) and Maisy Banks (vocals, guitar), the group’s roaming line up pools from the rich resource of talent centred around South East London. Featuring Opus Kink’s Sam Abbo on Guitar, the track also includes Oscar Mortensen Cave (violin), Kate Burling (Flute), Milo Mckinnon (piano) and Ollie Noble (drums).