It’s quite rare that we share religious music here – whilst I’m not much of a believer myself, I like to think I can recognise a decent song, regardless of the lyrical content. Jack Simpson is one such artist, with his track Pentecost Again really catching my ear. Check out a full stream of this catchy tune at the end of this mini interview!

By Jane Howkins

You recently released a new track titled Pentecost Again. What can you tell us about the song?

Pentecost Again is a religious song aimed at being played or song in church. It deliberately has a slight southern states of America feel with a slide guitar. However, it should be useful purely as a song to be heard and enjoyed.

Are there any plans to release an album or EP anytime soon?

Pentecost Again comes from the EP Jack Simpson is looking up at the trees. Most of the songs on this record have been released as singles.

Your music has an alt-folk sound. What/who are you most influenced by when making music? What have you been listening to recently?

My influences very from the Bonzo dog band to Richard Thompson. I like silly ideas and music with a good catch.

You prefer to stay in a songwriter role, with other artists providing vocals to your music. Why did you decide to create music this way? Would you ever consider singing yourself?

This song is sung by a session musician which I consider better than when I sang it myself. Also, I’m keen that other people sing the song – not just me.

You’re based in North Yorkshire. What is the local music scene like in your area?

North Yorkshire is a great place to live. I live in Harrogate and there is music in a lot of the bars and various clubs around.

I hear you don’t perform live. Would you ever consider bringing your music out on tour?

It is right that I do not perform live. However, this is a choice because my main aim is to be a songwriter. I am keen that other people sing my songs. Currently my EP which includes Pentecost Again is doing very well and is getting a lot of streams throughout the world – particularly in the United States.