Julie Hawk is an Irish singer-songwriter who has been grabbing a lot of attention recently with her ethereal voice that is somewhere between Beth Orton and Joanna Newsom. Her debut single ‘The Value of Gold‘ is due for release on 21st January 2013 and both tracks featured demonstrate a richly talented young artist who is clearly ahead of the game. Vocal comparisons aside she has a unique style that is very much her own and her natural charming fragility on ‘The Value of Gold’ as well as her inventive re-interpretation of The Smiths ‘This Charming Man’ leave you with the feeling that she is just scratching the surface. Expect to hear a lot more of the very talented Julie Hawk over the course of 2013.