An evening with Muriel

An evening with Muriel. With an exhibition featuring the work of visual artist Molley May.

Muriel began as the recording project of songwriter Zak Thomas based in Cardiff, Wales. It incorporates classical guitar driven arrangements, layered vocals and introspective lyricism.

Over time Thomas has been joined by a cast of friends and musicians including Rachel Crabbe, Andy Oliveri, Will Davies, and Jamie Joiner who have helped him realise his bedroom recordings as fully-formed songs and finally begin to perform them live, where they take on a life of their own as lush, emotive soundscapes packed with pathos.

On Muriel’s forthcoming debut album, Thomas explores themes including the stages of grief and his own spirituality. Written at home in his bedroom and recorded in his beautiful boutique tattoo shop, Still Hands, in Cardiff, the creative process behind the music mirrors the experimental drive that led the project. Featuring production contributions from Tom Bromley (LosCampesinos!), the record was also mastered by Kliph Schurlock(ex drummer of The Flaming Lips), both fellow Cardiff residents.

Performing An evening with Muriel;

Zak Thomas

Rachel Crabbe

Jamie Joiner

Andy Oliveri

Will Davies

Tom Bromley

Holly Carpenter