The Jellyman’s Daughter

Emily Kelly and Graham Coe are Edinburgh-based duo The Jellyman’s Daughter.

Singing with an affinity and closeness that puzzles audiences over who is singing which harmony line, Emily’s honeyed voice and Graham’s soft introspective tone have an almost matching vocal range. Their songs range from simple plaintive wisps to imaginative musical endeavours incorporating guitar, mandolin and Graham’s distinctive cello playing—from powerful rhythmic folk propulsion to delicate post-rock-inspired underscoring. The full band features 5-string banjo (Jamie Francis), bass (Leo Bacica) and drums (Ben Collard).

Their debut album earned a place in The Herald’s ‘Top 50 Albums’ and a Scottish Alternative Music Awards nomination for Best Acoustic Act. Sophomore album Dead Reckoning (2018) showcased cinematic string arrangements reflecting post-Brexit weariness, and toured extensively across the UK, Europe, US and Canada.

Recent highlights include SXSW, Costa Festival Ibiza, Sydney Opera House, and a five-week tour of Australia and New Zealand including Woodford Folk Festival.