Anya Marina is a provocative and gifted live performer, touring nearly non-stop throughout her career, both as headliner as well as in tandem with such artists as Jason Mraz, Spoon, Tristan Prettyman, Eric Hutchinson, Chris Isaak, Paolo Nutini, Dandy Warhols and in recent years, opening for comedian Nikki Glaser in theatres across the U.S. and Europe.
Marina is also a prolific songwriter, perhaps best known for “Satellite Heart,” from the platinum-selling soundtrack to Twilight: New Moon, and her cover of T.I.’s “Whatever You Like” (7M YouTube views and counting). Marina’s songs have been featured in national ad campaigns and influential TV series (13 Reasons Why, Grey’s Anatomy, Gossip Girl), remixed by Interpol’s Sam Fogarino, and called “a mixture of Liz Phair sex appeal with a dash of [Carl] Jung” by Rolling Stone.
After releasing two critically acclaimed albums (Slow & Steady Seduction: Phase II and Felony Flats) and an EP (Spirit School) on Chop Shop/Atlantic, Marina independently released Paper Plane and EPs Serious Love and Over You – the lead single from which was featured in the award-winning web series Anya Marina: Indie-pendent Woman. She followed that with Queen of the Night in 2020, Live & Alone in New York (recorded live over two nights at Rockwood Music Hall, NYC) in 2021, and her sixth studio LP, Asteroid (produced by Kevin Salem in Woodstock, NY) in 2024. She is currently working on an album of duets with partner Matt Pond.
Gia Ford
Rising star Gia Ford is giving a voice to the underdogs and outsiders with her immersive music. Hailing from Sheffield, the young talent fell in love with the arts at a young age, with the ‘Poolside’ singer developing a passion for poetry and songwriting. As she got older, Gia found solace in the likes of Kate Bush, Fleetwood Mac, Nick Cave and Dusty Springfield, who helped her develop a deeper appreciation for multilayered lyricism. The ‘Alligator’ singer also honed her craft by performing at open mic nights in Brighton and travelling to London to meet other like-minded artists.
In 2020, Gia made her official debut with her track ‘Sleeping In Your Garden,’ a haunting record that set the stage for her mesmerising storytelling. Since then, the emerging talent has released dynamic singles that have showcased different facets of her artistry while indirectly prepping fans for her biggest story yet, her debut album Transparent Things out on 13 September, produced by Tony Berg (Boygenius, Phoebe Bridgers). Described as an “immersive collection,” each track on the album is set to explore the intricate tales of “the downtrodden to the downright dangerous”.
Beau Bennett
From supporting artists such as Ralph McTell at The Royal Albert Hall, to sell out shows throughout the UK, Beau Bennett is making big strides into the music scene. Her spine-tingling vocals and emotion fuelled lyricism sit at the helm of her work, with musical arrangements credited to her vibrant band, it’s no shock they are mercilessly growing in popularity.
Their debut single ‘Apricity’ crowned as BBC Introducing’s ‘Track-of-the-Week’ was the arrival gates for the bands journey, securing them a summer of UK venues and festivals, such as Boardmasters, Tunes in the Dunes and Black Deer In the City in October.
With a full EP released early 2025, Beau Bennett is lighting up the independent music scene with a fresh, energetic sound that makes for nothing short of a euphoric live experience.
