Jesca Hoop

“The Californian singer-songwriter proves a supreme all-round entertainer with a show that is funny, moving and wholly unpredictable” – The Guardian

California-born but now based in Manchester, Jesca Hoop is what you’d call a musician’s musician. Discovered by Tom Waits, and brought on tour by Peter Gabriel to sing in his band, it was a phone call from Elbow’s Guy Garvey that saw her move to the UK.

Jesca has previously worked with producer John Parish (PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding, This is the Kit) and has received huge acclaim from fans and critics alike. It’s easy to see why: her beautiful songs, rooted in the folk tradition, are intricately detailed, acoustic-led pieces that teem with ideas.

+ Hot Springs

Born out of a restless urge to disrupt the humdrum of everyday life — hot springs is a sonic antidote to the mundane. With a mischievous spirit and a love for the unexpected, Manchester-based band leader Rachel Rimmer crafts songs that twist and turn like a fever dream, blending groovy rhythms, off-kilter riffs, and lush, dreamy vocals into something equal parts playful and poignant.