A Blaze Of Feather have announced plans for their debut album.

The project's name appeared earlier this year, a mysterious moniker that seemed to have something to do with Ben Howard.

In the end, it was led by Howard's long-standing guitarist and friend Mickey Smith, joined by a few additional musicians.

Debut album 'A Blaze Of Feather' was produced by Nat Wason on Cornwall's west coast, sessions soundtracked by the "raging Atlantic".

Mickey explains: "The songs that form this self-titled debut LP were sparked amongst the Winter storms that haunt the west coasts of Ireland and Cornwall. Touring and living on the road away from family can take their toll and it's only after you return you really know the cost. Each one of us walks our own thread of sanity. For myself, the strange hope of fatherhood flickers amongst the shadows of grief and memories of loved ones lost."

"I count myself lucky to play in a band that offers sanctuary on many levels and shape shifts so instinctively together. It's a rare understanding to share and something we don't take for granted. This past year has spun by so fast we weren't at all ready to match its pace, but we've rolled on as best we can. We have only just finished recording this record, most tracks were put down live and spontaneously. Now we are standing back and taking a look at the whole picture."

A Blaze Of Feather will release their debut album on June 30th. Catch the project live:

July

2 Falmouth Princess Pavilion

3 St Ives Guildhall

4 Bristol Trinity

5 Exeter Phoenix

15 Latitude Festival, Southwold (Gentlemen of the Road Presents…)

16 Citadel Festival, London

August

13 Cornwall Boardmasters