IONA SKY
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
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IONA SKY are an Anglo-American alt-indie band based in Cambridgeshire, England. Formed in 2023, the group consists of lead vocalist Anna-Sophia Henry, vocalist/guitarist/keys James Malone, lead guitarist Simon Jupp, bassist Matt Worthington, and drummer Scott ‘the Dark Lord’ Wilson. Their first official IONA SKY gig was as the opening act for an American Air Force July 4th gig with headliners <a href="spotify:artist:3NPpFNZtSTHheNBaWC82rB" data-name="X Ambassadors">X Ambassadors</a>. IONA SKY’s sound blends together the pop and country influences of Anna-Sophia, with the indie-rock songwriting influences of James and Simon. The combination produces traditional storytelling with an indie-pop sound based on catchy guitar riffs and dreamy melodies. They're influenced by artists such as <a href="spotify:artist:3btzEQD6sugImIHPMRgkwV" data-name="Wolf Alice">Wolf Alice</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5KKpBU5eC2tJDzf0wmlRp2" data-name="RAYE">RAYE</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2D4FOOOtWycb3Aw9nY5n3c" data-name="Declan McKenna">Declan McKenna</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:4WZlZAyyBNVwoG4Zrh1tfC" data-name="Phoebe Go">Phoebe Go</a>. In March 2024 they released their debut EP ’Homeschooled’. Their first singles from the EP, ‘Never Be the Same Again’ and ‘Locked the Door’, were both featured on international radio, including BBC Radio One. The band completed their first tour that same year around the UK, Ireland, and USA tour playing across cities including London, Birmingham, Dublin, Philadelphia, and New York City. 2025 will see them release their second EP and launch their second international tour!
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