Soundcheck: Sarah Johnsone plus support
Soundcheck: Sarah Johnsone plus support at ARC, Stockton-on-Tees
Soundcheck: Sarah Johnsone plus support £10.00
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About the show
Immerse yourself in original live music from the region’s most exciting up-and-coming artists. Soundcheck showcases the best emerging talent from Tees Valley and the North East, giving you the chance to discover your new favourite artist.
In this edition of Soundcheck we have four of the best up-and-coming female artists from the North East.
Stockton born Sarah Johnsone and her band have crossed the country, delivering live performances with raucous peaks and piercing, intimate moments. They’ve earned support slots with English Teacher and Prima Queen, and festival appearances at Kendal Calling and Victorious.
Prospect of Power are an alt-rock band combining dense shoegaze textures, dynamic songwriting and powerful live performances. Hand-picked by Sarah herself, the trio balance crushing guitars with melodic hooks and expansive arrangements.
Pen in hand, ribbon in hair, 20 year old singer-songwriter Isabel Maria has been shattering expectations since 2021. The self proclaimed ‘pensive popstar’ pairs contagious melodies and piano-driven production with ineffably personal lyricism.
North-east based singer/songwriter, Anna Karila, blends lyrical storytelling and bare-bones finger-picked guitar into an americana tinged landscapes. With her debut release ‘Sweet’, she secured her place in the folk/americana scene, solidified by her spot as a BBC Introducing artist.
Featuring - Sarah Johnsone
Rising North East artist Sarah Johnsone’s alluring vocals may conjure the likes of Amy Winehouse with its loaded provocation and spacey vibe, but the Newcastle-based artist’s punchy sound has more in common with music makers Wet Leg, Siouxie and the Banshees and The Black Keys thanks to a defiantly angular alt. rock edge.
Debuting as a solo artist, and gaining serious plaudits for wistful single Tonight – from Spotify's prestigious New Music Friday UK playlist to being featured on the soundtrack to Frank Berry’s seething drama movie, Aisha – Johnsone’s trajectory saw her partner with a full band and enter full-blown anthemic indie rock territory on second release Don’t Wanna Be Your Girl and perform at prestigious venues including Sage Gateshead and Ronnie Scott’s.
Isabel Maria
Isabel Maria is a young singer / songwriter from Sunderland who has been shattering expectations since 2021. For fans of Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Gracie Abrams, Isabel’s music is a true showcase of her emotional vulnerability and biting wit.