Arif Raihan
"Arif Raihan is a singer-songwriter based in London, originally from Bangladesh whose music blends heartfelt lyrics with a fresh mix of pop, soul, jazz, rock and alternative influences. Inspired by artists like Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Queen, America and many more his songs explore love, heartbreak, and nostalgia, with an uplifting, euphoric touch.
Now backed by an incredibly talented band—including a guitarist, violinist, pianist, bassist, drummer, and two powerful female backing vocalists — Arif’s sound has grown from intimate acoustic performances to something much bigger and brighter. The addition of the band brings new color and energy to his music, creating a dynamic experience perfect for large venues. With 'Skydiving' his debut EP release, Arif Raihan is ready to take his music to new heights, continuing to connect deeply with listeners through his emotive, vibrant and heavier sound"
MAR
"MAR, short for Marina, was born on 19th of May in 2000 in Kitchener Waterloo, Canada. She started playing guitar by the age of ten, learning how to improvise and playing in bands. She embarked on her solo musical journey in 2017 winning Imagine Festival in Croatia and as a reward she played as an opening act on Imagine Sweden Festival in Uddevalla. Her debut album “Calling Out” came out in 2019, which showcased a unique fusion of various music influences. MAR played as a support act for Tom Speight, Bebe Na Vole and Domagoj Simek. She gigged with Sofar Sounds global initiative in Sweden and Spain. Her sophomore album “Soanyway River” released last year, solidified her position as a rising star in the indie folk scene.
Over the past few years, MAR has graced audiences in various European countries, including Sweden, Serbia, Slovenia, Hungary, the UK, and her home country, Croatia. Her captivating performances have earned her a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim worldwide.
Moving to London in 2022 she started working on her new album with Sam Beer (Treetop Flyers) at his studio. She played in various venues and pubs in London such as Temple Of Art And Music, Live at The Thornsett Road, The Old Church (Stoke Newington), MAP Studio Café, The Gladstone Arms, Morocco Bound Bookshop and The Guitar Social.
MAR draws inspiration from a diverse range of artists, including Ben Howard, Bon Iver, Florence And The Machine, Fleetwood Mac, and the legendary Jeff Buckley. Her music reflects the soulful essence of her influences while maintaining a distinct and original sound"
Brendan Rurik
Brendan Rurik is a British-Swedish songwriter from London. He delivers rich lyrics of love and existential doubt with intense energy, in strange songs rooted in rock and roll.
Big influences for Brendan include the Beatles, Jeff Buckley, Fiona Apple, Carl Michael Bellmann, anonymous…
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