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Our debut album, Late Bloomer, was released into the wild on March 20th, 2026. 

"This London-based trio ask: Americana pop - is that a thing? It's an interesting question given that the blending of country, folk, blues, soul, bluegrass, gospel, and rock into the generic term Americana has become common usage term in recent years, while the phrase 'pop music' has been around in its current form since the 50s and was associated with rock n'roll. Together, they suggest a marriage that unites the twang of alt-country with the catchy hooks and melodies of popular songs. The answer to their question is a resounding 'yes' for debut Late Bloomer contains all these elements in abundance. Arriving at this artistic milestone has been a long journey, all three having extensive musical histories, and this collective longevity is clear to hear. The Long Version know how to make a song sound instantly accessible and tuneful riffs abound. For Tricia Davies Nearn, singer and principal songwriter, her lyrics reflect the challenges she's faced to reach the point where, after thirty years of playing bass, she is finally fronting a band, something acknowledged in the album's opening line, 'It's so easy, so terribly easy, to shake a woman's faith in herself.'

RnR Magazine, Jul/Aug 2026 issue (available in print only)

"...Late Bloomer, an album that jangles in all the best ways...the band delivers a wonderful set of folk-rock confections sprinkled with a dose of country twang. Produced by the venerable Peter Bruntnell, the band happily wear their influences on their sleeves, and the music sits nicely in the middle ground between chiming folk rock and classic country, with a dash of vintage 1970’s singer-songwriter gold dust for good measure. Nonetheless, the music they produce remains uniquely theirs, sounding like nobody but themselves."

~Americana UK Short Cuts (Full review here.)

“…a compelling collection of songs that blend melody, twang and a love of storytelling. Check it out.”

~Americana UK Video Spotlight (Full review here.)

“Blooming lovely...If this isn’t, and soon, under Bob Harris’s radar and onto his show, I’ll be amazed."

~At The Barrier (full review here.)

Listen on streaming services everywhere (except Spotify), on YouTube, or heck, buy a CD on Bandcamp!