In a musical homage to the northern reaches of the British Isles, dMh, also known as David Morley Hale, unveils his latest LP, ‘Songs from the North’. This eleven-track cover project pays tribute to iconic bands such as Joy Division, The Human League, and Oasis, offering intricate re-imaginings that showcase dMh’s DIY passion and respect for his musical influences. Each track takes a from-the-ground-up approach, presenting rich interpretations with their own distinctive sound. This album reflects dMh’s deep respect for these bands and also experiments with what could have been, making it a refreshing listen for fans and new audiences alike.
Reflecting on the album’s development, dMh shares, “The idea for this album came whilst tinkering with a version of ‘She’s Lost Control’ by the famously northern Joy Division. Having previously released covers of songs from other northern bands and recording an unreleased version of ‘Come Together’ by four Scousers, I realised I was possibly subconsciously working my way to an album’s worth of covers by northern bands. Being a northerner myself, I decided it would be fun to actually complete the task and find a bunch more northern songs to be subjected to varying degrees of mutilation.”
Growing up in Preston and studying in Liverpool, dMh’s career has spanned voice acting and audiobook narration, reflecting an eclectic background as diverse as his music. Industry critics have praised his musical endeavours, which include an album of contemporary classical piano compositions and a track featuring Stephen Fry. With ‘Songs From The North’, dMh revisits beloved classics and has already received early acclaim from publications like Plastic Mag and Backseat Mafia. This new LP promises to captivate audiences with its refreshing interpretations and distinctive sound. As dMh hints at the possibility of a second volume, fans eagerly anticipate the continuation of this musical odyssey, looking forward to future releases that pay homage to even more northern gems.
‘Songs From The North’ is out now!
