My Autumn Empire is the solo work of

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based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter; Benjamin Holton of

epic45 epic45 are a British indie/ post-rock band. Core members Rob Glover and Benjamin Holton who grew up in Wheaton Aston, Staffordshire, formed the band in 1995 when the two school friends were only 13 years old. The band have released albums across ...

, the project was started in 2007 after a limited run of releases were collected and distributed. To date My Autumn Empire has released four full studio albums; ''The Village Compass'' (2010) and ''II'' (2012) (pronounced "two"), ''The Visitation'' (2013) and ''Dreams of Death and Other Favourites'' (2015) through Wayside & Woodland recordings. ''The Village Compass'', My Autumn Empire's first official release began life as indie-electronica remnants that were originally intended for use on epic45's album ''May Your Heart Be The Map''. However the music of My Autumn Empire has since progressed and seeks to investigate a more melodic and harmonious form, referencing Holton's early exposure to folk and pop music largely attributed to musically gifted parents. Holton's work continues to be recorded and produced at home. My Autumn Empire has utilised the same members as epic45 for live shows, including Rob Glover (

, Field Harmonics), Eric Loveland Heath (EL Heath) and Mike Rowley (Component#4)

Wayside & Woodland Recordings

Following the success of indie imprint Make Mine Music (epic45, July Skies, Yellow 6) Benjamin Thomas Holton, along with his musical cohort Rob Glover, created the independent label Wayside & Woodland Recordings. After establishing distribution links in Japan, the US and support from the UK's own Norman Records - the label continues to grow with each release.

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