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Halkyn
self titled
Concentric Circles - Cat No: CC013
- updated:2026-08-13
A compilation of tracks by Halkyn, the solo project of Chris Coyle—a member of the small 1990s music community in Leeds, England, centered around the slowcore and lo-fi indie bands Hood and Empress, who left a lasting mark despite his brief career. A notable new release from *Concentric Circles*, the label run by Jed Bindeman—one of the founders of *Freedom To Spend*—which specializes in reissuing obscure cassette releases on LP.
Track List
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1. norway
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2. untitled
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3. the waves imply a weight
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4. untitled
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5. untitled
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6. land and sea
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7. now it's gone
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8. past the station
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9. local summit
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10. one last day
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11. forest two
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12. tidal
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13. through snow
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14. lake one
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15. church bay
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16. field network
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17. komsa
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18. lonely range
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19. contour
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20. early view
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21. outside
In addition to the two 7-inch singles released by 〈555〉 around the year 2000, this album includes several tracks originally featured on compilations, as well as two previously unreleased songs from that era. The definitive LP offering a comprehensive overview of the solo work of Chris Coyle, who was also a member of Empress. Centered on beautiful, melancholic acoustic melodies while also venturing into abstract electronic soundscapes, these 21 short tracks possess a glass-like fragility that touches the heart. A hidden gem of indie music that moves you right from the opening track. A limited edition of 300 copies, featuring a cover design using photographs taken by the artist himself. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)