The line-up
Pem
Pem is a musician and singer-songwriter whose ethereal, soulful, and almost-folk sound explores themes of memory, connection, and loss. Their latest single, awe, is a raw reflection on grief. Following the emotional storytelling of their debut EP, Songs About Hands, Pem continues to craft songs that offer solace and resonance to listeners… with new material on the horizon.
Ike (Tapir!)
Ike Gray is the voice of Tapir!, a London-based indie-folk collective known for blending delicate folk with post-punk & art pop. Since forming Tapir! in 2019, Ike has helped craft their weird and wonderful world – one full of mythical creatures, biblical echoes, and papier-mâché heads. Tapir!’s debut album, The Pilgrim, Their God and the King of My Decrepit Mountain (2024), is a concept-driven epic that pulls listeners into a world of red beasts and rolling green hills.
MF Tomlinson
Brisbane/Meanjin born, London based songwriter MF Tomlinson “seems to use music as a means to excavate within the soul” — Clash. Primarily a storyteller, MF Tomlinson negotiates acid folk, alt country, chamber pop to create a singular presence that defies categorisation. His last release, in July 2024, was a cover of Big Thief’s ‘Mary’, which signals the release of the follow up to his universally acclaimed 2023 album ‘We Are Still Wild Horses’.
Bossola
Bossola is a guitarist and songwriter, who currently forms a part of Skydaddy’s touring band.
Rael (Nukuluk)
Rael (Charles Bourthoumieux) is the vocalist of 5-piece band Nukuluk: his introspective, melodic approach coupled with his free-flowing, visceral delivery forms the emotional core of Nukuluk’s sound, particularly on their third mixtape, stillworld. Rael is a new project from the rapper and songwriter, with a focus on abstract, experimental poetry.
The Golden Dregs
The Golden Dregs is songwriter and baritone Ben Woods, who blends rich storytelling with rugged, melancholic beauty. Originally from Cornwall, Woods’ path to songwriting wasn’t immediate – he first pursued music production, studying Creative Music Technology at Falmouth after an early stint in Manchester. It was only in his final year, encouraged by mentor Johny Lamb, that he began writing his own songs – a shift that set him on the course he’s followed ever since.