TURNER Sims Southampton will treat audiences to a stunning double bill tonight when Snowpoet and Olivia Chaney bring their spellbinding vocal talents to the city.

Snowpoet fuses together the writing duo of Jazz FM Vocalist of the Year Lauren Kinsella and composer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Hyson.

Born out of a deep musical friendship, their acclaimed eponymous debut, Snowpoet, won rave reviews and a devoted audience for their compelling sound, drawing comparisons with Björk.

Second album, Thought You Knew, takes their original sound to the next level, blending sweet hook laden vocal lines with warm and lush arrangements. This music is infectious, delicate and tasteful.

With a new home at Edition Records, they are set to reach new heights in profile confirming their reputation as one of the most innovative and creative new bands in the UK today.

The group features Josh Arcoleo on sax, Nick Costley-White on guitar, Matt Robinson on piano and Dave Hamblett on drums and together they explore the beauty of original composition and song form in all its complexity.

Heavily influenced by alternative folk and indie genres, Snowpoet seek out new ways of storytelling.

Called ‘one of the greatest voices in English folk music’ (fRoots), award-winning pianist, guitarist, harmonium player, songwriter and vocalist Olivia Chaney makes a welcome return to Turner Sims.

Following her critically acclaimed debut, The Longest River, 2017 saw Olivia collaborating on two albums with fellow Nonesuch artists: Kronos Quartet, Natalie Merchant, Rhiannon Giddens and Sam Amidon, and a new band formed with The Decemberists called Offa Rex.

The latter’s debut, The Queen of Hearts, has been nominated for a Grammy in the Best Folk Album category, in addition it made the Mojo list of the Ten Best Folk Albums of 2017.

Visit: www.turnersims.co.uk for more details.