South London's incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist brings his band in celebration of the release of his new EP, with support from Léa Sen.
QUINN OULTON
South London based multi-instrumentalist, vocalist & producer Quinn Oulton exhibits a raw sound, melding soaring vocals and tangled acoustic textures with abstract electronics. The sound is deeply unique, which is understandable when you consider the journey that he has taken to reach this point in his career.
Quinn picked up the saxophone at a very young age. His thirst for music was nurtured by mentors Julian Joseph and Soweto Kinch - two heavyweights of the UK jazz scene. Although jazz was his focus, he was also surrounded by blues, folk and rock music at home thanks to his dad’s diverse record collection.
His first leap into the world as a solo artist was a self-produced EP in 2017, when he began exploring his own voice and how to manipulate his skills as an instrumentalist to tell a story. These releases earned him a place on the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy. The two week course entirely changed his scope and ambitions, as his eyes were opened to the world of electronic music culture - working alongside legends such as Just Blaze and father of techno Mike Banks (Underground Resistance).
His next EP 'Long Gone' (2020) presented a more refined sound as he honed his production skills and pushed his vocal abilities further. He also tours and regularly appears on radio and TV alongside 2020 Mercury Nominee, Moses Boyd.
LEA SEN
Léa Sen is a 22 year-old French multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter. With her nylon guitar and soulful voice as the bedrock, her sound combines colours of folk, psychedelic-rock sonics with electronic touches and atmosphere.
Relocating from Paris to London just before the pandemic hit, Léa self-produced & self-released songs throughout 2020 and is now getting ready to share her first EP. She will simply bring to the stage her acoustic guitar and soft vocals for an intimate and honest performance.
About This Event
Since our first season in 2013, our event at Dalston Eastern Curve Garden has always inspired audiences in a unique and thrilling way. This season of events captures the essence of a weekend rural festival in the centre of Dalston on a Tuesday evening.
The phenomenal surrounds of the garden combine with delicious pizzas from David Latto, and a supreme and ever-evolving roster of acts, to create a magical atmosphere which brings people together in a friendly and welcoming space.
It's a community of music-lovers joined to celebrate the warm months in a carefree and supportive atmosphere, with a compelling live soundtrack.
