SUMMER BY THE RIVER: IRAINA MANCINI + ASHA JEFFERIES

IRAINA MANCINI

Iraina Mancini is a dynamic Singer/Songwriter and DJ, known for crafting a chic and irresistibly cool brand of pop that blends Psychedelia, Retro-Soul, Ye-Ye, and Vintage cinema.

Iraina has worked with a roster of highly respected collaborators, including producer Jagz Kooner (Primal Scream), Simon Dine (Paul Weller), Erol Alkan (Duran Duran), and Sunglasses for Jaws (Miles Kane). Her debut album, Undo The Blue, received widespread praise, with Shindig Magazine commending it as “a playfully radical first album, perfectly amalgamating psych, pop, and rock.” The Times noted her “intoxicating way with a melody,” and described her as “a new heroine to make us swoon!”

Her infectious sound has garnered extensive support from BBC 6 Music, with a fantastic six consecutive singles play-listed in a row. Early champion Lauren Laverne declared, “this is an artist I absolutely love”.

ASHA JEFFERIES

Following the release of her debut album, Australian songwriter and frog enthusiast Asha Jefferies spent six months touring the UK and Europe, playing headline shows in London, Germany, Amsterdam and Paris, and supporting artists including Courtney Barnett, Soccer Mommy and Hana Vu. She also showcased at major industry festivals, The Great Escape, SXSW and Reeperbahn.

Known for crafting introspective yet playful songs reminiscent of Angel Olsen and Sheryl Crow (The Line of Best Fit), Asha blends confessional lyricism with lush, shimmering indie-rock and folk-pop sensibilities.

Her music explores themes of self-discovery, love, and emotional resilience. Asha’s rise has been recognised with a Queensland Music Award and a nomination for Best Pop Album at the AIR Awards. Her recent releases have received acclaim from Rolling Stone, Line of Best Fit, Atwood Magazine and Flood Magazine, alongside airplay on KCRW, KEXP and a captivating performance on triple j’s Like A Version.

Location: The Scoop

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