Midwinter

Midwinter represents a fascinating 'lost' chapter of the British folk-rock movement of the early 1970s. Formed in 1972 by Paul Corrick, Ken Saul, and vocalist Gill Child, the group occupied the more ethereal, acoustic end of the psychedelic folk spectrum.

Their sound identity is defined by the total absence of percussion, creating a 'pastoral-ambient' folk style that emphasizes intricate string work (autoharp, dulcimer, banjo) and woodwinds. This specific lineup served as the precursor to Stone Angel, though Midwinter's output remained unreleased until the 1990s when master tapes were recovered from an attic. Culturally, they are positioned alongside 'Acid Folk' luminaries like Trees and Mellow Candle, though they lean more heavily into a medievalist, pre-industrial aesthetic. Critical consensus views their sole archival release as a masterpiece of the genre, prized for its fragile atmosphere and Child's haunting vocal delivery. They are a cornerstone for collectors of the Kissing Spell label and the broader UK private-press folk scene.