which appears to have been beamed in from some other spectral world. And despite being only 18-years-old, Houghton has already supported the likes of Imogen Heap, Fionn Regan, Euros Childs, The Mystery Jets and a whole host more. In fact, at last year’s Greenman Festival, Devedra Banhart was so taken that he invited her to play one of her songs during his set on the main stage in front of a 8000 strong crowd who were suitably rapt. Her forthcoming EP is going to be available on Andy Votel’s rather splendid Finders Keepers/Bird imprint and is out this month. For all the forthcoming live dates and all the other bits and bobs, check the websites below. RM

Seek: www.bethjeanshoughton.com; www.myspace.com/bethjeanshoughton

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