SUMMER BY THE RIVER: HOLYSSEUS FLY + KATYA _ LOREN HEAT

HOLYSSEUS FLY

Holysseus Fly is unapologetically embracing her pop star dreams on her own terms, making alt pop with soul and electronic influences. With the show-womanship of Lady Gaga and emotional intimacy of James Blake, Fly is laying her own unique path. As supported by The Guardian, she really is one to watch.

Delivering choruses that rise like thunder, the 2023 debut solo EP 'Birthpool' delivered heartfelt lyrics that not only embraced her audience, but welcomed them into her journey of personal and creative reclamation, following her recovery from breast cancer in 2021, with single Teach Me landing a spot on the BBC 6 Music playlist.

In March 2024 she opened for Nick Mulvey on a sold-out 2024 UK tour including the London Hammersmith Apollo. She won audiences with her Glastonbury debut, plus a headline-worthy mainstage performance at Forwards Festival sharing alongside CMAT, Jessie Ware and LCD Soundsystem.

KATYA

Meet singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist KATYA who is known for her refreshingly personal solo performances where she combines her soulful vocals, layered guitar and keys with electronic beats, jazz overtones and atmospheric soundscapes, courtesy of numerous triggered effects.

KATYA’s recently released debut EP ‘Spirit Of Your Roots’, which features 5 tracks she wrote, recorded and produced, has had radio and press support from BBC Radio 1 (Future Artists), BBC Introducing London and Oxford, The Independent’s ‘Now Hear This’ selection, The Mail On Sunday and multiple Spotify editorial placements.

KATYA has performed at numerous major UK festivals, three years running on Glastonbury's Acoustic Stage and supported Paul Carrack on his 22-date anniversary tour of the UK last autumn which culminated with a special show at the Royal Albert Hall. She has a busy year ahead followed by the release of her debut album in early 2026.

LOREN HEAT

Rising pop artist Loren Heat burst onto the thriving North East scene in 2024 with their debut EP ‘Scarlet Haze’. Exploring the turbulence of admitting your feelings and experiencing some of your hardest points in life, Loren's up-beat anthems combine the sweetest parts of love, with the most vulnerable parts of lust.

With tastemaker support from the likes of Clash, BBC Introducing, Notion, NARC. Magazine and Earmilk already under their belt, Heat is quickly making their unique voice heard. Musical influences of Lady Gaga, Slayyyter, Dua Lipa, JADE and Tate McRae form a foundation for Loren’s music, which is heavily inspired by their experiences navigating their queerness, and the obstacles of life.

As seen at this year's The Great Escape, Heat releases through Interval Records (EMI North/Generator) and is fast becoming a rising star in their native North East.

“Definitely one to watch" - Clash

Location: The Scoop

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