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Artist
Kim Edgar
12+ albums
alternative popguitarsinger-songwriterfolkfemale vocalists
about
Edinburgh-based singer/songwriter Kim Edgar released her debut album, butterflies and broken glass, on 25th February 2008. It’s no surprise that Kim describes the album as a set of short stories, rather than songs, with a collection of children’s stories and a degree in English Language & Literature under her belt: “I hope that these stories about the everyday, in its beauty and its broken-ness, will tell a familiar story to many people - to those who have observed acts of kindness as well as acts of cruelty, and those who find hope in life’s details.” Growing up with a love of words and music, Kim read avidly and studied classical piano and music theory from an early age. But her passion for the writing of Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos and Suzanne Vega led her away from classical music into writing and performing her own songs, which have been described as “strangely uplifting, despite the well-phrased, sombre lyrics” and “a comfort blanket for the disillusioned soul.” A warm and engaging live performer who “positively smoulders” on stage, Kim has been performing to wider audiences since Burnsong, a Scottish search for new song-writing talent, brought to attention her ability to distill emotions into thoughtful, compelling songs. After being selected as one of 17 winning unsigned songwriters from over 800 submissions, Kim was invited to take part in a week-long Songhouse in 2006, collaborating with Chris Difford, Karine Polwart, Michael Johnston, Emma Pollock, Sush
