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24 October 2026 – Gem Stark Releases A Dog Called Indifference and Finds Comedy in the Darkest Corners of British Folk
By Editorial Team - October 24, 2026
Summary
South London folk songwriter Gem Stark releases debut EP A Dog Called Indifference, blending acoustic fingerpicking with deadpan British wit.
Key Facts
- South London songwriter Gem Stark releases debut five-track EP 'A Dog Called Indifference'.
- Produced by Louis O'Hara and recorded at CWRW Studios in Carmarthen, Wales.
- Features satirical folk single 'Thanks a Lot, Joseph Gordon-Levitt' ahead of a nationwide UK tour.
- Entities: Gem Stark, Louis O'Hara, James Trevascus, CWRW Studios, Carmarthen, The George Tavern, The Ivy House, Morocco Bound Bookshop, London
- Tags: gem-stark, a-dog-called-indifference, british-folk, indie-folk, louis-ohara, south-london-music, cwrw-studios
South London-based songwriter Gem Stark has delivered her debut five-track EP, A Dog Called Indifference, combining delicate acoustic arrangements with razor-sharp dry humour. Recorded at CWRW Studios in Carmarthen, Wales with producer Louis O'Hara and mastered by James Trevascus, the project announces an idiosyncratic new voice in contemporary British folk.
Grounded in fingerpicked acoustic guitar, subtle banjo, fiddle, and harmonica accents, Stark balances melancholy with absurd domestic realism. Standout cut "Thanks a Lot, Joseph Gordon-Levitt" exemplifies her knack for wry storytelling, dissecting emotional disappointment with deadpan lyricism that avoids easy sentimentality.
Having built grassroots excitement through memorable performances at legendary London independent venues like The George Tavern and The Ivy House, Stark embarks on a UK tour launching October 24 in Burry Port, with appearances scheduled across Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, and a special Halloween set at London's Morocco Bound Bookshop.
Stark proves that acoustic folk need not languish in solemn reverence; sometimes the sharpest truth is delivered with a sly grin. Discover more innovative songwriters in our folk section and stay informed via our news stream.