Despair & Ruin
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fri 30 oct · 7.30pm
Sonar Presents: SOFIA FORD Sofia is a 23 year old singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from south London. As a Rock/Pop artist Sofia has a big passion for 90s rock music as well as Blues. These elements really shine through Sofia’s music with melodic bass lines and raging electric guitars yet through this wall of sound you can always find a catchy hook which has become prevalent in Sofia’s music. Sofia is passionate about bringing live bands back to the forefront of modern music and is at the forefront of pioneering this movement, believing that live music brings people together and creates a shared energy that cannot be replaced. As Sofia has progressed in the industry she has written, self produced and recorded all of her music as well as directing her videos and imagery. Sofia has a huge track record of performing from a young age having performed internationally as well as headlining shows in the UK. Whilst playing electric guitar, Sofia sings lead vocals supported by her five piece band; drums, bass, electric and rock organ. DAYTURAWith an authentic sound reminiscent of Led Zeppelin and Heart’s golden era of progressive rock, Daytura command attention both live and on record. Their sound blends razor-sharp riffs and searing vocals with authentic blues grit, creating an atmosphere that is as electrifying as it is emotive. In just two years, Daytura have built an impressive reputation, gaining national radio exposure including support from BBC Introducing in the UK and iHeart Radio in the USA (under their former name datura). Their relentless live energy has seen them perform at Teddy Rocks, Bristol Harbour Fest, Vdub Fest, and a host of other UK festivals, as well as supporting The Entitled Sons, The Rattlebacks, Kit Trigg and The Hot Damn! On tour.IZZIE DERRYIzzie Derry has quickly established herself as a compelling live performer and songwriter, known for her honest lyricism and captivating presence. She has supported acclaimed artists including Fairport Convention and John Grant, and has performed at Glastonbury Festival.
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Clash magazine has picked up her singles, and she writes, self-produces and records everything herself, right down to directing her own videos. Self-taught on guitar, bass, keys and drums, she plays 90s-leaning alt-rock and blues: crunching riffs, melodic basslines and bittersweet hooks, fronted live by a five-piece band. Her single 'not your problem' is her most recent release.
“I want it to be an empowering song for anyone who feels they have been put down and are not good enough.”
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National radio support from bbc introducing, plus slots at festivals including teddy rocks and vdub fest, all inside their first couple of years. Progressive hard rock and blues rock: razor-sharp riffs, searing vocals and real blues grit. Their 'echoes' ep is up on bandcamp.
“razor-sharp riffs and searing vocals with authentic blues grit”
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Picked out in bbc introducing's best of 2025 and playlisted on bbc radio 6 music, izzie derry has taken her indie-folk from small rooms to a glastonbury slot. The songs are acoustic-led and unhurried, built on fingerpicked guitar and a big open voice, with lyrics about growing up and growing apart. Self-produced single 'follow' opened 2026 ahead of uk and european touring.
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band · rock · brighton, england
Brighton rock trio with a heavy, raw sound that has toured the uk with royal blood and europe with blood red shoes. Their albums run from abstract figures in the dark (2016) through as blue as indigo and the perfume of decay to nets to catch the wind.