Isobel Campbell

The Profile

Scottish singer-songwriter and cellist, former member of Belle & Sebastian, known for intimate solo work and acclaimed duets with Mark Lanegan.

Former Belle & Sebastian member (1996–2002); recorded as The Gentle Waves; released a trilogy with Mark Lanegan (Ballad of the Broken Seas, Sunday at Devil Dirt, Hawk). Ballad of the Broken Seas was nominated for the 2006 Mercury Prize.

Two DeBaser reviews celebrate Isobel Campbell’s collaboration with Mark Lanegan on Ballad of the Broken Seas. Critics praise the contrast between her airy whisper and his gravelly baritone, folk-blues shades, and cinematic tones. The mood is warm, nocturnal, and evocative.