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.
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