'BBC Introducing Ones to Watch 2025 'Marina Josephina is a neo-soul artist from Stockton-on-Tees, blending the rich influences of soul, jazz, and R&B with a modern, distinctive edge. 

Her music resonates across generations, combining heartfelt storytelling with captivating melodies and powerhouse vocals. With lyrics exploring female empowerment, mental health, love, and loss, Marina’s sound is both timeless and deeply personal. 

Recognised by BBC Introducing and celebrated for her electrifying live performances, she is fast becoming a standout voice in the UK music scene.

Marinahas supported renowned artists such as Alexander O’Neal, performed at Soundwaves Festival alongside Kaiser Chiefs, and opened up shows for local legends Amelia Coburn and Cattle & Cane. In November last year, she went on to sell out her first headline show with her band at The Link in Stockton.

With a diverse catalogue of songs that evade genre labels, Robyn Errico balances haunting vulnerability with epic power to create her unique, alternative sound. Think cinematic soundscapes, shimmering piano and rich vocals with an electronic twist. Inspired by artists such as Tori Amos, Jeff Buckley, Bon Iver and Thom Yorke, Robyn’s music reflects the escapism that she finds within her own imagination. A “mesmerising” performer with her heart on her sleeve, audiences should expect to be surprised and captivated by this Darlington-based artist and her growing band.