Experience the singer-songwriter’s resonant poetry layered over his skilful folk guitar melodies.
DAUDI MATSIKO
British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko's debut album, 'The King Of Misery,' is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of depression, bipolar disorder, and finding hope in that experience. His fragile yet powerful vocals, evocative lyrics, and modern folk melodies have earned high praise from Gilles Peterson, Lauren Laverne, Jamz Supernova, Dean Jackson, Sian Eleri, Jamie Cullum, Tom Robinson, John Kennedy, Simon Phillips, and comedian and podcaster Adam Buxton.
After a standing ovation at The Great Escape Festival, and with support from POWER UP, PRS Foundation, and Alberts Favourites, Matsiko set up his own label, 'Really Good,’ to release his debut. Since its release, ‘The King Of Misery’ has received 4 stars in Mojo Magazine and Far Out Magazine, has been featured on several Spotify editorial playlists, been a headline feature on Bandcamp Weekly, and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Matsiko also delivered an unforgettable performance and insightful interview on episode 215 of The Adam Buxton Podcast and gave a mesmerising live session at BBC Maida Vale for Gilles Peterson on BBC 6 Music.
With every performance life affirming and memorable in equal measure, Matsiko is not to be missed live.
“Absolutely glorious” Lauren Laverne - BBC 6 Music
“Rarely do you find and hear people like him, there are no other Daudi’s that I know” Gilles Peterson - BBC 6 Music
“One of the great records of the year!” Andrew Jervis - Bandcamp Weekly
“A real, thrillingly direct connection” - Adam Buxton - The Adam Buxton Podcast
“Devastating” James Gui - Bandcamp, Ley Lines
“Wonderful” Sian Eleri - BBC Radio 1 & Selector Radio
“dope” (Meat of the week) Huey Morgan - BBC 6 Music
“Really stunning” Jamz Supernova - BBC 6 Music
“Exquisitely performed” Tom Robinson - BBC 6 Music
“He is bringing plenty of joy with his melancholic songs.” Angela Griffin - BBC Radio 2
MARIA MIHAILIK
Born in Ukraine and currently living in South East London, Maria Mihailik is a young singer-songwriter. Inspired by an eclectic mix of songwriters, like Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Fiona Apple and Amy Winehouse, she blends folk styles and contemporary themes in a confessional, intimate way. Maria has recently released her debut EP- a collection of her early work written between the ages of 16 and 18.
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