Emily and the Woods

Emily and the Woods is a London-based project centered around the songwriting of Emily Wood and the collaborative musicianship of her brother Benedict Wood. Emerging in the early 2010s during the height of the UK's nu-folk movement, they quickly distinguished themselves by moving away from the 'twee' tropes of the genre.

Their sound identity is defined by Emily's distinctive, breathy vocal delivery and a pensive lyrical focus, supported by a band dynamic that incorporates subtle electronic textures and driving, dark basslines. Critically, they have been noted for their ability to blend traditional folk intimacy with a more modern, art-pop sensibility. Their career arc shows a progression from stripped-back acoustic beginnings toward a more 'honed' and layered production style, as heard on 'Then We Collide'. They occupy a space similar to artists like Laura Marling or The Staves but with a more pronounced emphasis on atmospheric guitar delay and rhythmic drive. Within the indie-folk scene, they are respected for their technical precision and the organic chemistry of the family-led ensemble.