Show: Join Alisya Rae and her band in celebrating the release of her new single ‘If He Wanted To’ with her debut headline show! After making her mark as an emerging R&B/Soul artist across iconic Melbourne stages supporting fellow local artists, Alisya is ready to bring her signature sound to life in her very own show for the first time. Alisya reflects on heartbreak with an empowering edge through driving beats and soulful melodies, sung by her “big vocal range that demands attention and once that chorus kicks in, you’ll be dancing/singing like your soul depends on it” (Claire Mooney, Triple J). Get ready for big sing-alongs to catchy grooves, funky solos from the incredible band and buzzing energy all round. Joined by the beautiful Lunic and Emilou, this will be a divinely feminine, soul-fulfilling night to remember.
Alisya Rae: Naarm/Melbourne based and internationally raised, Alisya Rae [a-lee-sha ray] is in a lane of her own creating soul-driven R&B paired with her smooth, nostalgic vocals. After years abroad in London, Qatar, the Netherlands and Texas, she returns to her birthplace, determined to bring her unique sound to the Australian music scene. Highly active in the Melbourne gig scene, Alisya and her band have graced the stages of numerous local venues supporting notable local acts such as Stevan, WANDERERS, Tekoa, Playlunch, Powloh, Strawbz and Pretty Moi. Though her roots are in classical training, her songwriting leans towards the likes of H.E.R, Amy Winehouse and Yebba.
Lunic: Lunic is a female artist creating alternative folk sounds in Naarm/Melbourne. At her core, she is a lover of melancholy music that reaches the soul. In her songwriting, Lunic taps into her vulnerable side, exploring themes of innocence, tenderness, and self-growth. Drawing inspiration from Julia Jacklin, Billie Marten, and Leith Ross, Lunic is known for her dreamy vocals, gentle production, and heartfelt lyrics.
emilou: Life might be moving fast, but emilou is busy turning every twist and turn into her very own coming-of-age soundtrack. Her melodies cling to you like secrets, while her lyrics hit with the intensity of a late-night confession, all wrapped in a pop storytelling. emilou draws inspiration from pop royalty like Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande, stacking harmonies, layering synths, and taking jabs at the men she wishes she’d never dated.
