Ones To Watch 2018

Nilüfer Yanya
Listen: ‘Keep On Calling’ // ‘Baby Luv’
Live: 20.05.18 | The Deaf Institute | £8.50ADV | 7:30pm
FFO: Florence + The Machine // Bat For Lashes

This Londoner’s smoldering vocals and don’t-give-a-fuck lyrics are both refreshing and captivating. Bought up on a diet of Nina Simone, Jeff Buckley and Pixies, Yanya’s influences are far reaching, creating a mille-feuille of minimalist beats layered up with stomach twinging guitar melodies, urban nuances, and jazz laden sax.