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Ruby

Ruby is an 18 year old singer/songwriter based on the Isle of Wight. Songwriting has been a productive way for Ruby to express her feelings. Her songs are lyrically intelligent and melodically evolved with catchy choruses and bridges.. Ruby wrote her first real song when she was 15 and to this day it remains a favourite at her gigs.

Following the release of her first single Christmas Time in December 2023, Ruby released her first 5 track EP, named Exposed in May 2024. This is available on streaming platforms. Ruby will be releasing more music in the near future.

Ruby played the Isle of Wight Festival in 2023 & 2024. She performed at Cowes week in 2023 with her band, and is returning this year. Ruby and two band members played at HMV Southampton in February 2024,which was broadcast live on Outreach radio. In May Ruby and her band were invited to play as part of the Smithereen Takeover in Brighton. In June Ruby played an acoustic set at Chichester Fringe, showcasing some of her original songs, in a small, intimate setting. Ruby regularly gigs at local restaurants, pubs & festivals on the Island either as an acoustic act or with a 4 piece backing band.

Amber Saqladi

At the crossroads where the genres of country, folk, pop & rock converge, there emerges a luminary–Amber Saqladi. Hailing from Leicestershire, Amber’s early musical journey was shaped by a childhood filled with vivid imagination and a deep love for lyricism. She has since evolved into a multifaceted artist, songwriter and performer, crafting profound sonic landscapes; picture moonlit highways, whispered confessions, and the haunting beauty of the human heart's complexities.
Her debut single, 'Summer Rain,' was a heartfelt narrative of a summer romance shrouded in ambiguity. Blending the luminous tones and storytelling finesse of country music with the ethereal sounds of dream-pop, Amber creates a sonic experience that pulsates with the heartbeat of a romantic soul. Her second single, 'Save Yourself,' followed shortly after as a dynamic breakup anthem–radiating empowering energy while embracing prior pain.
From heartfelt folk ballads to anthemic rock-infused tracks, each of Amber’s releases is a chapter in a sonic novel exploring shades of passion, heartbreak and the magical moments in between. 'Siren Song,' her latest single, is a vibrant pop-punk sensation: centred around dark feminine rage and heartbreak-driven vengeance. The industry took notice, with BBC Introducing premiering the track in a live interview with Amber conducted by Dean Jackson. Amber’s career has also attracted the attention of none other than Taylor Swift, who commented on one of Amber’s music TikToks to let her know she loved the video. 
Beyond the music, Amber’s artistry serves as a beacon of empowerment, inviting listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities and express themselves freely. Her upcoming debut EP ‘The Corners of The Human Heart’ is more than a personal journey–it is a resonant voice that speaks for and to those who feel without one.

Rhirhi

Rhirhi is an independent bedroom-pop artist and songwriter. Hailing from England’s beautiful Isle of Wight, with a fanbase growing all over the world, she hopes to be a figure of comfort to the young, lost and lonely. Writing since 13 and beginning to perform not long after, she has an authenticity and experience stemming from a love for the art she makes.
Believing a little sadness shared is a little sadness healed - armed with a guitar and her soul laid bare, she has serenaded crowds at some of London’s most iconic venues as well as at the Isle Of Wight Festival. As of 2024, rhirhi continues to gig across the UK. She has independently released 3 EPs, an album and many singles all drawn from lived experience.