JUNIPER LEAF Broom, Briars, Torches From The Fire (2010 UK 12-track vinyl LP - Juniper Leaf are a modern psyche-folk four-piece from London, formed when Chikinki frontman, Rupert Browne, met drummer George Bradley at a party in Stoke Newington in 2007. The pair were soon joined by Chikinki's Boris Exton and, then Vanessa Marlowe. The foursome blends together their love of German 70s guitar rock, folk and their love of bands like Incredible String Band and Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd to create something truly captivating and magical. Recorded at Toybox Studios with Ali Chant, 'Broom, Briars, Torches From The Fire' is the band's debut album. Each track is a well-crafted, earthy tale transporting you to an era long past. The album title itself conjures-up images of fallen maidens, witches and peasants hypnotically dancing, chanting and frolicking around a crackling fire. However, tracks like 'Automatic' and 'Who Knows Where' immediately leap you forward to a trippier 60s / 70s guitar-influenced era that give the album more depth and prove Juniper Leaf are no one-trick pony).