Ella Jinks
There is a dichotomy at the heart of Ella Jinks that makes her a fascinating artistic proposition. Her voice is utterly distinctive: a rich, sonorous vocal which conveys emotional resonance in a style that can only come from someone with a wealth of life experience behind her. Her songwriting is just as classic, her bluesy, soulful indie-folk singer-songwriter style possessing a timelessness which echoes influences such as Laura Marling, Joni Mitchell and Lianne La Havas. And yet for all of her older soul, Ella’s lyrics tap into the eternal themes of young adulthood – discovering who you are, accepting your strengths, weaknesses and foibles, and learning to grow. All of these traits fall into sharp focus as the 25-year-old, from Walthamstow, east London, releases her second EP ‘The In Between’. It represents a bold step forward from the skeletal intimacy of her 2023 debut ‘Conversations’, with grander, full live-band productions supported by elegant vocal harmonies and evocative string arrangements.
Ally London
Ally London is a genre-blurring artist whose work bridges classical sophistication and pop vulnerability. With a voice equally at home on the opera stage or an intimate indie venue, she brings rare versatility to the stories she tells through song.
Born in Memphis and raised in Nashville, Ally’s musical identity is rooted in blues and country, shaped by jazz standards, and honed through years of classical study. She fell in love with jazz as a teenager, spending hours with Sarah Vaughan records and attending Berklee summer programs, before earning a Master’s degree in Opera at London’s Royal Academy of Music – a city that has since become her creative home.
Her career reflects this dual artistry. She has headlined a classical tour in China and Singapore, performed at major London venues including the Southbank Centre and Handel Hendrix House, and steadily expanded her pop presence with showcases at Sofar Sounds, Breaking Sound, Signature Brew, and Camden Assembly. She was also an official artist at the inaugural SXSW London festival.
In 2023, Ally released her debut album In Plain Sight, following her EP Kaleidoscopes, earning comparisons to Ethel Cain and Phoebe Bridgers. Across genres, she pursues emotional honesty, lyrical intimacy, and boundless musical expression.
Szou
Electrifying ‘pop n roll’ duo Szou are establishing themselves as one the most exciting bands in recent years. With a performance at Maida Vale for the BBC and a string of plays on BBC Radio 1’s Future Pop show under their belt, Szou write addictively fun tunes whilst building their fierce community of ‘Szouologists’. Fusing chugging guitars, fizzing synth lines and soulful vocals, Szou sit somewhere between the playful side of Olivia Rodrigo and the electro sensibilities of The 1975. They create music from their studio in North London and deliver charming, high-energy live sets.
Introduced by songwriter friend Calum Pearce, Zoe and David started the band in 2023, after discovering they had a similar music taste. Since then, they have
performed in some of London’s most iconic venues such as The Windmill, Camden Assembly, The Victoria, Cafe Koko, The Ned, The Sebright Arms, Nottinghill Arts Club, The Finsbury and The Bedford. Szou have received recognition from Mollie King From BBC Radio 1, Notion, Atwood Magazine, 1883, Jodie Bryant, Far Out and on BBC Introducing Sussex & Surrey. They released their debut EP ‘Nice To Meet You’ in 2023 and look forward to working with Seasonal Songbird in 2026.
Seasonal Songbird 