Dandelion Charm (UK) - Prog Folk or Crossover?

DANDELION CHARM are a husband and wife duo from Newhaven, East Sussex, UK who combine prog, folk and rock influences to create a blend of intricate harmonies, soaring melodies, excellent musicianship and heartfelt lyrics.

The band sprang to life in 2015, being the brainchild of John and Clare FOWLER. John sings and also plays guitars, bass, drums, and keyboards, with Clare writing the lyrics and providing further vocals. They describe themselves as "Like BUCKINGHAM and NICKS without the aggro".

The themes they deal with in their songs are all about aspects of real life, such as fear and self-doubt, optimism and determination, family, relationships and addiction. John brings over twenty years of song-writing and production experience to DANDELION CHARM whilst Clare is a long-time visual artist and performer, and her love of storytelling manifests itself in her heartfelt lyrics and emotive delivery. 

Their studio work has received praise from seasoned reviewers across a range of genres, from prog to hard-rock to folk, since John creates very much of a 'band' sound with the skillful mixing together of his various instruments. The duo also regularly play live gigs, and the shows are about a shared experience. Their intention is to welcome the audience into an intriguing world of compelling stories and intricate harmony.

DANDELION CHARM's debut album 'Tiny Drop' was released in 2016, followed by a five-track EP 'Riding The Flood' in 2018, and a second album 'Maybe Dreamers' in 2019, which was released at an official launch party at The Brunswick live music & events venue, Hove, Sussex, UK on the 2nd of November of that year. They released a third album album called 'Scream Inside The Tear' in October 2023, featuring 13 new songs. The album was promoted via a five date tour in November 2023 supporting the Austrian band BLANK MANUSCRIPT.

1. Stronghold Of Oblivion (5:32) 

2. Shouting At The Sea (5:12) 

3. Find A Way (3:17) 

4. Visions And Prophecies (6:17) 

5. Ruth Rose (4:35) 

6. The Engineering Of Consent (8:06) 

7. Daydreaming In The Undertow (4:57) 

8. Because (5:15) 

9. Warriors Of The Morning (4:20) 

10. The Cure (5:46) 

11. Today (4:59) 

12. The Benefit Of Experience (5:09) 

13. What Alchemy? (4:19) 

Total Time 67:44

- Clare Fowler / vocals

- John Fowler / vocals, acoustic drums, bass, keyboards, guitars

Released October 20, 2023

Recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by John Fowler at his Saidzebedee home studio, Newhaven.

1. The Cult Of More (1:45) 

2. Stephanie (4:30) 

3. Maybe Dreamers (6:59) 

4. Not Just A Kiss (4:10) 

5. Arrogance And Blackmail (4:57) 

6. PityBomb (4:34) 

7. Afraid Of The Silence (3:38) 

8. Trying Hard (4:08) 

9. Isolate Resolve (6:21) 

10. Flicker (4:26) 

Total Time 45:28

- Clare Fowler / vocals

- John Fowler / vocals, guitars, drums, bass, keyboards

Released November 2, 2019

All songs written by Dandelion Charm

Recorded and mixed at his Saidzebedee home studio in Newhaven by John Fowler.

1. September (3:58) 

2. Riding The Flood (6:30) 

3. The Spark (6:10) 

4. Great Believer (4:21) 

5. Wraith (7:20) 

Total Time 28:19

- Clare Fowler / vocals

- John Fowler / vocals, guitars, drums, bass, keyboards

Released February 11, 2018

All songs written by Dandelion Charm

Recorded and mixed at his Saidzebedee home studio in Newhaven by John Fowler.

1. Birdcage (5:31) 

2. Skywalker (4:52) 

3. Why Does It Hurt? (4:27) 

4. Fireball (3:50) 

5. Silent Betrayal (4:28) 

6. Dandelion Charm (5:24) 

7. Flowerchild (5:06) 

8. So Much More (5:08) 

9. Save These Words (3:52) 

10. Fall On Me (4:28) 

11. Taken Away (5:09) 

Total Time 52:15

- Clare Fowler / vocals

- John Fowler / vocals, guitars, drums, bass, keyboards

Released April 3, 2016

All songs written by Dandelion Charm

Recorded and mixed at his Saidzebedee home studio in Newhaven by John Fowler.

CD Self-released (2016, UK)