Get ready for a week of diverse musical genres bound to meet your tastes. Read on to find out about some exciting live performances for the next week. A mix of indie, pop, folk, rap, and rock, from artists such as Baby Queen, The Sweet Serenades, Joel Corry, The Jayhawks, Yung Gravy, ABBA and The O’Reilly and the Paddyhats.

Baby Queen

Arabella Latham, known professionally as Baby Queen is a South African singer based in London. Her music is a mixture of the pop and alternative/indie genres that grew in popularity after her songs were used on Netflix’s “Heartstopper” soundtrack. Most notably her song “Colours of You” was used to promote the show which she had written specifically for it. A lot of her songs cover personal topics of sexuality, mental health and drug use adding depth to her music.

The Sweet Serenades

Swedish one-man band The Sweet Serenades has had their 80s synths and post-punk music compared to that of M83 and New Order. Almost defying genre definition, singer-songwriter Martin Nordvall’s songs use a combination of deep vocals, catchy choruses, and pop-like melodies. Along with an indie feel, The Sweet Serenades’ light vocal style over synthpop music creates well-remembered ballads.

Joel Corry

Joe Corry is an English DJ and producer who gained mass popularity in 2019 when his single “Sorry” featuring vocals from Hayley May was used on the relaity show Love Island. He now has amassed over 13 million monthly listeners on Spotify with his 2020 single “Head & Heart” featuring artists MNEK, gaining over 1 billion streams. His electronic dance songs are the perfect summer anthems.

The Jayhawks

American country rock band The Jayhawks first emerged in the mid-80s with their breakthrough being around 1992 following the release of the album “Hollywood Town Hall”. They continue to produce timeless tunes, balancing the old and the new. The personal bond between the bandmates allows for a cohesive record filled with dreamy falsettos and acoustics.

Yung Gravy

Matthew Raymond Hauri, known as Yung Gravy, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter who rose to fame in 2017, gaining further recognition for his 2022 single “Betty (Get Money) which samples Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up”. His style is a blend of modern trap music inspired by older soul and funk music from the 1960s to 1980s.

ABBA Voyage

Formed in 1972, Swedish pop group ABBA rose to fame following their performance of the hit single “Waterloo” at the 1974 Eurovision competition they went on to win. Following the success of their album “ABBA Gold” and renewed interest, the musical Mamma Mia! And the film adaptation continues to keep their fame alive. ABBA Voyage is a virtual concert that uses virtual avatars of the 4 members, depicting them as they were in 1979, utilising re-recorded vocals from the group.

The O’Reillys and the Paddyhats

The Irish folk duo The O’Reilly’s and the Paddyhats formed a band of initially six in 2011. Now a band of seven, based in Gevelsberg, Germany. They have toured numerous countries in Europe with their music being influenced by rock and punk music.