Beth Jeans Houghton and The Hooves of Destiny

Described as unorthodox folk, psychedelic and experimental pop, Beth Jeans Houghton and her four-piece, The Hooves of Destiny, have an utterly refreshing sound.

Incorporating everything from glockenspiel to strings, and ukulele to percussion, their sound soars, gallops and pauses all at once.

After releasing a successful EP two years ago, Beth Jeans Houghton and her band have returned, this time with their debut album. 

Front woman Beth Jeans Houghton is from Newcastle in the UK, and began playing music as a sixteen year-old. 

After falling in love with a Japanese Fender Stratocaster in a shop window, she quickly taught herself how to play and it wasn't long until she was performing nervously in front of a crowd at her local pub. 

From there she got up on stage with Devendra Banhart, and has since supported Bon Ivor and Saharan blues band Tinariwen. 

Touted as 'one to watch for 2012', Beth Jeans Houghton and the Hooves of Destiny are a compelling discovery. 

Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose is our Album of the Week on ABC Local Radio across the Territory. 

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Author: Anne-Marie Middlemast

Source:105.7 ABC Darwin

Date: March 5, 2012

Original article: HERE