IVAN MOULT - Stood Out In The Storm - CD [NOV 7]

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Stood Out In The Storm follows the acclaimed Songs From Severn Grove (2023), which drew praise for its warmth, intricacy and timeless songwriting, cementing Ivan’s reputation as one of Wales’ most compelling contemporary voices.

While Songs From Severn Grove captured moments of renewal and joy - written in lockdown and during the early days of fatherhood - its follow-up takes a braver, more vulnerable step. Stood Out In The Storm was written in the aftermath of a personal crisis and charts Ivan’s gradual process of healing and recovery. The record traverses darkness and light, despair and resilience, offering a deeply honest exploration of fragility, survival and hope.

Ivan’s signature sound remains at the core: a seamless blend of 1960s/70s folk and blues infused with modern textures, drawing influence from John Martyn, the late great Terry Reid and Ry Cooder. On Stood Out In The Storm, that familiar intimacy is expanded with a greater presence of guitars and organs, adding new depth and urgency to the sound. As with his previous records, Ivan wrote, played, recorded and mixed the album at his Cardiff home studio, and the record sits as a companion piece to Songs From Severn Grove.

Over the years, Ivan has gained support from BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio Wales and KLOF (Formerly Folk Radio UK), earned festival slots at Cornbury Festival, Festival of Voice and Sŵn, and shared stages with the likes of This Is The Kit, Becca Mancari and Willy Mason. Now, with Stood Out In The Storm (out November 7th), he offers his most powerful and affecting work yet – an album born of struggle, but defined by resilience. 

Tracklist: 

1. No More Lies
2. I Should Have Asked Your Name
3. Stood Out In The Storm
4. Everywhere I’m Searching
5. Losing It All To The Blues
6. What Have We Done?
7. Did You Think That I Was Lost? 
8. What If