The keen reader might remember some of our past dealings with British alt-folk duo Pegasuses. Writing about ‘Emily’ in March 2025, we celebrated the piece as “a blissful slice of cathartic energy, a nuanced, honest dive into the project’s acoustic universe and honest lyricism”. We stand by our words: Pegasuses’ latest album ‘Sea of Joy’ expands on that very same premise, giving us a wonderful glimpse into the project’s genius lyricism and soft emotional flair. Packing eleven songs, the album appears to go beyond Pegasuses’ acoustic roots, ever so slightly expanding the sonic palette.
Hailing from Southampton, the talented group has so far rallied a passionate local audience around their project. Being a married duo makes their overall imagery quite wholesome and heartwarming, transforming a simple musical collaboration into a more authentic and complex artistic concoction. That said, Dave Miatt and Laura Lamb clearly hold a terrific amount of individual talent; both are excellent, hypnotic singers and gifted instrumentalists (especially Miatt on guitars).
Back to ‘Sea of Joy’, we confidently proceed through its tracklist with a certain curiosity. ‘Goodnight Ricky’ is particularly appreciated; playful, with melancholic hints, the track provides a positively engaging listening experience. Overall, Pegasus doesn’t seek to reinvent what’s already working. They are not the only folk duo in the country, but they are exceptionally relatable and joyful in their approach to the subject matter; “treading the line between humour and heartbreak”, as the pair eloquently explains.
Recommended! Discover ‘Sea of Joy’ now: