Astra Forward

Astra Forward

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Astra Forward is a SE London experimental singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer. She writes ethereal and intimate songs on the power of nature and human connection, Her work explores grief, mysticism and impermanence, seeking to provide both comfort and immersion to the listener.

Astra Forward has performed extensively throughout Europe and the UK as part of Diagrams (Sam Genders/Tunng) and has written with Erland Cooper on the title track of his album Sule Skerry. Her vocals feature on ‘Billie and Mollie: an Otter Love Story. She will perform live at the Ivy house with her full band

Press:

“A sweet voice that will tear your heart out” Roadie Music

“Astra Forward boasts a voice we can believe in” MP3 Hugger

“Bewitching… magically hypnotic” OSR

Spy From Moscow

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Spy From Moscow is a London based songwriter who has been impressing audiences in Europe and UK with his explosive and magnetic live shows.

With a trademark blend of soaring vocal and grunge guitar he creates an intimate alternative mood, and with songs full of heartache & his bittersweet melodic hooks leave audiences wanting more.

Previous supports include Mark Morris (The Bluetones), John Power (The Las, Cast), Hilang Child (Bella Union), Loud Mountains (Clubhouse Records). Featured vocal recordings include Songs From The Pyre by Second Hand Poet (Pretty Thing Records) and All Together Better by mathrock band You Break You Buy (Lonely Voyage Records).

Mock Deer

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Mock Deer is London-based songwriter Ricky Damiani. His songs sit with uncertainty, exploring the fragile balance between hope and despair, acceptance and resistance through a blend of contemporary folk, art rock and subtle psychedelia.

Having lived in North Wales, Manchester and London, place continues to shape his writing. He has toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe, alongside two tours of Canada, sharing stages with artists including Willy Mason, Joan Shelley and The Burning Hell, while becoming a familiar presence within London’s independent music community through years of collaboration.

Alongside several EPs, Mock Deer has composed original music for theatre, with some songs also featured on television. His debut album, *The Art of Loneliness*, released in 2020 and recorded with long-time collaborator Scott Fitzgerald, was warmly received by the UK music press.

His latest EP, *Pilgrims*, continues that exploration, pairing expansive arrangements with the quiet intimacy that defines his work.