Kate Nash “9 Sad Symphonies”

Nearly twenty years into her ever-evolving career, London and LA-based, Brit award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and activist Kate Nash has seen it all, from finding huge commercial success in 2007ʼs hit single Foundations, reaching number 1 in the UK, rocking the world as an independent punk artist and even starring in HBOʼs hit wrestling drama, GLOW. Nash isn't finished shape-shifting just yet; in June, she'll release her fifth album, 9 Sad Symphonies, under the legendary label Kill Rock Stars. Inspired by old Hollywood, vintage musicals and a desperate quest to find beauty in a rotten world, it's another sonic shift following her “rage-y” recent output. Two things fueled that moment of the album's creation: her work on Only Gold, a musical Nash co-created, and a global pandemic that curtailed filming on the fourth season of GLOW and sent Nash – and everyone – into a tailspin. These melodic, bright-on-the-surface but deeply layered songs started to emerge out of creative scenarios that had been completely changed by the pandemic. On 9 Sad Symphonies, Nash has taken another huge step towards cementing her place as one of Britain's most unique and fearless talents.

Born in Las Vegas, Shamir rocketed to success before his 20’s rolled around. Shamirhas maintained not only a devoted following, but also a steady stream of critically acclaimed records in a wide range of genres. The Philadelphia-based artist keeps an unshakeable work ethic. For a 29 year-old, Shamir has amassed a huge body of work. His live show and recorded output are more closely aligned than ever, holding close to guitar-bass-drums combos. But it’s clear with every shapeshifting release that Shamir can master any form he sets his mind to.