Moodbay is the dynamic band consisting of singer Anna Stephens and producer Alfie Cattell. Both also respective songwriters, the pair's sound, also known as moodpop, is a luscious blend of pop, R&B, club and electronica, erupting with flair and unstoppable grooves. The Manchester-based group's style is a result of their love of diverse music harking back to each of their earlier years. Raised in Darlington, Anna Stephens also lived in Paris, absorbing the wonders of the city, which would also play a factor in the development of her writing. Alfie Cattell, raised in Wales, grew up playing piano and would later become a skilled producer.
London band Scrounge are explosive. Armed with simply a guitar, drums and microphones, the duo's sound is grand, in your face and ultimately as timely as ever in this current climate of political and sociological winding. Comprised of Lucy Alexander and Luke Cartledge, the pair use bold indie, noise, punk and post-punk sounds combined with thought-provoking and challenging lyrics to create records that are utterly power-punching.
Karen Harding is a true powerhouse artist. With a voice that rings with soul, she is also a music industry go-to for her phenomenal songwriting ability. With a CV that boasts working with the likes of Example, Giorgio Moroder, Le Youth, Wilkinson, Purple Disco Machine and more, her 2015 debut track 'Say Something' shot straight up the UK Singles Chart, earning Platinum status. Karen Harding's imprint was firmly planted, with her vocals blessing some of the hottest club tracks of the past few years.
The term death gospel is attributed to the sound of Swedish artist Louise Lemón. While an immediate assumption of something rather dark could spring to mind, her music is the light, soul and beauty of any tempestuous moment. Lemón's voice is a siren of power, with her production palette consisting of psychedelic rock, atmospheric pop, rhythm and blues, alternative and more. Passion is evident in her songs and Louise Lemón knows how to deliver them in a manner that hit straight to the heart and soul.
Shannon Hemmett is the epitome of what it means to be a multifacted artist. Not only is she a musician and singer in one of the most revered post-punk bands in the scene, ACTORS, but also operating in the field as a creative director, graphic designer, photographer and filmmaker, she has become an industry mainstay. As a painter, her work has sold in multiple countries, and now she can add tattooer to her list of credentials. Factor in her effortless style and what you get is an overall powerhouse who reigns at every discipline.
Chlöe Howl knows what she wants and isn’t scared to speak her truth. Raised in Berkshire, she was one of those musical prodigies who, blessed with an outstanding voice along with charisma, literally signed a major label record deal at the age of 16. By 2013, she exploded on the scene not only dropping big pop songs like ‘Rumour’ and ‘No Strings’ but also found herself nominated for a 2014 BRIT Award. The then pixie-cut beauty graced various magazines from Marie Claire to Vogue Russia. Whilst this would be a dream come true for most artists, Howl decided to part ways with Sony Music opting to take full creative control of her music and destiny.
London-based artist HEZEN became known to the world with her vocal feature on Icicle’s Drum & Bass smash ‘Will You Be Mine’. Delivering a smoky and enticing performance, that was only a small window into what she had to offer. Growing up in a multicultural household in Paris, her music touches on a wide array of topics from social to political, presenting songs that are not only sonically wooing but brilliantly thought-provoking.
Veiga Sanchez, known by her moniker Salt Ashes, has been carving out her lane in the music industry with a steamy combination of dark pop and seductive club. Raised in Brighton and currently based in London, she embodies the very definition of fierce with an uncanny sex appeal that is clearly projected in her songs, firmly standing with a mountainous planting.
Madison is bold, daring and definitely plays by her own rules. Championed by the mainstream press, the New York City-based artist creates imaginative and vibrant music that encompasses pop, electronica, indie rock, Hip-Hop and more. Having released a slew of singles over the past 7 years along with dropping her 2014 'In The Bright Light' EP and her 'Wonderland' EP back in 2015, Madison's cuts have been featured in various television series and commercials including her 2018 track 'Baller' which landed in the television show 'Good Girls'.
Watching a live show of New York band Mother Feather feels like you're engaging in rock & roll performance art. Aside from the obvious visual presentations of front woman Ann Courtney and singer/keyboardist Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Carena - which include stark make-up combined with a bold fashion flair, their performances are wild, energetic and ultimately free. Musically the group, which also features guitarist Chris Foley, bassist Seth Ondracek and drummer Gunnar Olsen, has been dubbed by the press as purveyors of the classic New York City rock sound whilst effortlessly giving it their own modern stamping.
