Discover some of the best London underground and unsigned artists at the Unspun Sessions event in an intimate music cocktail setting in Farringdon,Piano Smithfield London.
Welcome to Unspun Sessions, an evening of live music from some of the most talented unsigned-artists in London. Set in a sophisticated underground music cocktail bar, Piano Smithfield, this event is presented by the gorgeous soul that is Lorraine Solomons from Success Express Music. Lorraine is a music promoter on the London live scene and is about to celebrate 15 years in this industry. Lorraine has had great success with her events and it’s not hard to see why. Her kind heart and passion for these artists to succeed is both pure and endearing. As Lorraine welcomes in the hottest up and coming artists to the stage once a month, she is providing a stunning and supportive space for the voices of some phenomenal acts who perhaps yet haven’t had the chance to been seen or heard by the masses, Lorraine gives these artists a platform to shine. It’s clear to see just how much she hopes everyone of them succeed in this incredibly competitive music industry.
On Friday night, 8th November I walked into the Piano Smithfield bar, in Farringdon, for the very first time. This is a gorgeous venue and one I will continue to return to. If you are looking for live music and great cocktails then look no further, I highly recommend this underground bar. The waiters/waitresses will make their way to you to take your order where you’ll be sat at a cabaret style table in an intimate setting. They paraded through with pizzas, wine, beers and cocktails and somehow managed not to distract you from the musicians performing on stage.
The evening consisted of 5 artists performing mostly original songs, each sharing a 25 minute live set with the audience. The first solo artist took to the stage, sat at the grand piano and wowed us all with her pop-classical-soul cross over vocals. Jessica-Beth is a name you want to remember, this woman knows how to open a show. Her song writing was remarkable, she provided the audience with an array of personal stories within her songs, I believe everyone in the audience could relate to at least one of her original pieces. The one song that stood out to me was a stunning and heart felt piece she recently wrote, inspired by her Grandad, titled Three Words. Jessica-Beth mentioned how she tends to throw all of her pain into her music and that’s how she continues to remain an upbeat and happy person. She had a real warmth about her that made the audience feel comfortable and her vocal ability was quite extraordinary. Jessica-Beth will be back at the Piano Smithfield in January for her Debut single release party. This is an event you don’t want to miss.
Next up we had Abs, the soulful pop queen of the night. Abs performed an original set with her band. Abs fuses various genres of music such as funk, pop, R&B and Neo Soul all of which created a cool and unforgettable sound. Her confident and sassy energy joint with the collective sound of her smooth-vocal-stylings and her bands talents made me personally want to get up and dance the night away. This girl means business and is certainly one to watch, I have a strong feeling she will rise rapidly in this industry.
Introducing our 3rd act of the night Fabia Anderson, Fabia performed her original set on both keys and vocals and was accompanied by a stunning cellist, Meg Ella, who also shared a gentle backing vocal with us. Fabia has a very unique vocal sound, a voice that will stop you in your tracks. After hearing her music both on track and live in person it is clear to see her level of talent both as a song writer and a singer, Fabia is a true artist that brings something so pure to the table with her honest lyrics and seamless vocals. Her music genre is cinematic pop and I strongly believe her music needs to be, and will shortly be, featured in Hollywood movies.
As we reach the final two artists of the night, we are entertained by the one and only male act of this particular event. This is yet another positive from Lorraine and her Unspun Sessions, as most music events have a heavy male line up, this was refreshing to witness a remarkable 4/5 female acts. Alex Gibson knew he would have to bring all he had to the table as he was surrounded by some of the most impeccable female artists in London right now. It’s safe to say Alex Gibson was on his A game and all the way from Australia. He delivered a pop-acoustic-soul set with fluid vocal tones and he had charming charismatic presence. Alex was a joy to watch.
Ok ladies and gentleman it’s time to take a deep breath as you are simply not ready for this next act and final artist of the night. I would like to introduce to you E.M. Kane and her incredible band. E.M Kane is simply out of this world, I have never seen an artist quite like her, her vocal ability was equivalent to Lady Gaga on steroids. I truly believe that myself and the audience on Friday 8th November 2024, in Piano Smithfield bar London witnessed something truly magical. This artist completely blew me away, from her song writing to her confidence and comedic chat as she engaged with the audience in-between songs, all delivered with a strong and endearing Glaswegian accent, but most of all I was in awe of her energy and passion throughout her performance. The way she delivered every single word was extraordinary and her band were impeccable, each of them clearly living their best lives during this performance. They were collectively something very special and I’d go as far as saying they’re the band I would want to book for my own wedding. E.M Kane is a true force of nature and nothing and no one is going to stop this girl from breaking through in this incredibly tough industry. Her powerhouse vocals were extraordinary and I feel privileged to have gotten to witness her performance at this stage of her career.
I would like to personally wish every single artist the best of luck on their musical journey. Remember, you are a part of one of the toughest industries in the universe but know that your voice matters, the world needs to hear you, your music and your message. Keep chasing those dreams and be sure not to miss these current moments that will hopefully begin to propel your career. Even If they don’t, remember you entrained an audience this weekend, you gave people an escape from anything they might be going through right now and you received an opportunity to do what you love. I believe that is worth taking a pause, and a moment to be proud of yourself.
Lastly, If you are looking to discover some of the best London Underground and unsigned artists Unspun sessions is the place to be, I for one will be back time and time again.