“Like Plastic in a Flame” is the first single taken from Henshaw’s brand new full band album scheduled for release late 2023.
Following on from the heavily playlisted singles “Now its 30 Years”, “Let’s Start Our Story” and “No Longer Proud” “…Plastic” takes us away from the acoustic based feel of the last album into flat out rock and big noise.
My heart has been in guitars, big guitars and big sounds for my whole life, I loved outing this together and can see which way the album is going to progress
“Plastic…” is about homelessness, mental health and the death of someone I met very briefly but became a big part of my life.
Henshaw is known for knocking lumps out of his guitar and singing passionately about life and his own experiences. He tours relentlessly across the UK, Europe and has played as far afield as the USA, Canada, China and Taiwan.
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During Spring 2022 Henshaw was part of the Xtra Mile Recordings / Nick Alexander Music Trust Pet Needs Tour. His last album called Nobody Cares, Work Harder was released in May 2022 and was followed by appearances at the incredible Rebellion Festival, Here For The Music and Ey Up Mi Duck festivals, plus a host of other shows.
“Like Plastic in a Flame” is the first single from his as yet untitled album due for release late 2023.
He’s supported and shared stages with the likes of Mark Chadwick (Levellers), Newton Faulkner, Will Varley, Tony Wright (Terrorvision), Gary Stringer (Reef), Beans of Toast, Ferocious Dog, amongst many more, and since lockdown has sold out shows in Nottingham, Blackpool, Cambridge, Shrewsbury and elsewhere.
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CLICK, ROLL BOOM
Another folk-esque set this time with a more rocky, punky edge and sounding uncannily like Frank Turner. Henshaw owned the stage with a confidence that screams “I’ve been doing this for years”. Another easy listen that made you want to get up at dance. Lots of interaction with the crowd and even a little crowd participation which I always enjoy. Highlight of the set was a particularly fun song recounting when he took his gran to an Iron Maiden gig. If you’re a fan of Frank Turner I’m sure you’re going to enjoy Henshaw I know I did!
RP MUSIC BLOGGER
I’ve battered myself with the album. I Love it. Most albums are “This is my music I hope you like it” Not this one. It’s more a totally unapologetic “This is the music of Paul Henshaw. Come enjoy the ride with me”. Why move forward in a rut when you can plough your own field.
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Paul can take you from joyful irreverence and egoless self-depreciation to the most poignant and moving tributes within a track or two. Smiling and laughing one minute, you’ll be moved to tears the next. Lyrically thought provoking and musically diverse – a folk punk odyssey just begging to be absorbed.
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