There is a strange gravity to those who seem entirely unbothered by the weight of expectation. They move through rooms with a careless grace, leaving a trail of minor disruptions that somehow only add to their charm. It is a phenomenon well documented in the annals of pop culture, from the brooding rebels of mid-century cinema to the unkempt guitarists of the early two-thousands indie sleaze...

SeeD want ‘Wyld Things’ to introduce the band in one move. That gives the single a clear job. The Netherlands and Ireland group bring together acoustic instruments, voices and folklore. They also promise power, passion, melancholy and joy. For fans of fantasy folk, that is a strong invitation. ‘Wyld Things’ looks set to frame SeeD’s next phase with focus and warmth. SeeD make original acoustic fantasy and pagan...