NUHA RUBY RA

The beginning of 2022 saw Nuha Ruby Ra release her new single 'My Voice' on Brace Yourself Records. The new single followed last year's 'How To Move' EP, released to critical acclaim cementing Nuha as one of the most exciting and provocative new acts in the country.

The pulsating and dark, avant-pop of 'My Voice' has Nuha shape-shifting through the accompanying video like a Lynchian dream.

So far this year, Nuha has toured with the likes of Yard Act, Warmduscher, Viagra Boys, King Gizzard and The Wizard Lizard and Bambara and has appeared at festivals such as SXSW, The Great Escape, Bluedot, Latitude, Boardmasters and more.

BABA ALI

Recognised as one of the most electrifying new acts to emerge from the UK in the past year, Baba Ali is the combined force of American performer and musician Baba Doherty and British guitarist Nik Balchin.

Following the release of their debut Memory Device in 2021 and 18 months of touring, Baba Ali return with one foot firmly placed on the dance floor, and the other in a state of frenzy. The bold and fiery lead single Burn Me Out from the upcoming sophomore album Laugh Like A Bomb, serves as a blueprint for what the duo call their ‘electro punk disco’ sound and was premiered by Lauren Laverne on BBC 6 Music.

Having previously collaborated with Al Doyle (LCD Soundsystem / Hot Chip) on their debut album, this time the duo absconded to Doyle’s studio in his own touring absence and took to production duties themselves. Laugh Like A Bomb was recorded in just three weeks before being mixed by Sheffield producer Ross Orton (Working Men's Club / M.I.A. / Yard Act).

Onstage, Baba Ali is a captivating and seductive presence, transmitting a wall of sound that fills the room with an infectious raw energy and groove that makes standing still impossible.

CAR BOOT SALE

Car Boot Sale are a five-piece band based in London. Their music embodies the excitement, charisma and swagger reminiscent of British rock n’ roll at its peak. Drawing from an eclectic range of inspiration, including blues masters, hip-hop legends and psychedelic bands, their live shows are a captivating combination of sheer passion, soulful groove and hypnotic songwriting. Delivering on their mission statement: ‘Our True Intent Is All For Your Delight’.

Since forming in the summer of 2021, they’ve garnered a buzz that has seen them appear on numerous blogs, festival line-ups and even on the cover of notable Spotify editorial playlists.

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