Mikey Kenney - Tiny Little Light (2025) [Hi-Res]

Mikey Kenney's fourth studio album, Tiny Little Light, is a collection of original songs performed in the style of English and Irish fiddle music from the north-west. Kenney, a Liverpool native known as a "fiddle-singer," plays most of the instruments, supplemented by cello, clarinet, piano, and trombone. The lyrics are largely autobiographical reflections, addressing personal incidents, rural festivals, the fragile balance of nature, his fascination with old fiddle tunes, and criticism of the modern world. Compositions range from a fleeting thought ("A Cornish Journey") to a lengthy autobiographical closer ("The Dish And The Drain"). Two instrumental tracks ("Oh Duet," "Wavertree, Shake-A-Bush") demonstrate a return to traditional melodies. Kenney’s voice is described as flexible but not conventionally attractive; his primary role as a fiddler means the songs often serve as a foundation for instrumental arrangements.

Tracklist:
1-1 Mikey Kenney - Scarecrow Festival [3:42]
1-2 Mikey Kenney - The Doing of the Bee [3:56]
1-3 Mikey Kenney - Cornish Journey [1:03]
1-4 Mikey Kenney - On a Blue Day [3:55]
1-5 Mikey Kenney - Oh Duet [5:02]
1-6 Mikey Kenney - Dandelion [3:43]
1-7 Mikey Kenney - Desperate Anthem [4:15]
1-8 Mikey Kenney - Wavertree, Shake-A-Bush [3:44]
1-9 Mikey Kenney - Tiny Little Light [5:00]
1-10 Mikey Kenney - The Dish and the Drain [9:55]