Born to Sudanese and Scottish parents, Eliza Shaddad is a descendent of a long line of artists and poets dating back to the 1800’s. Raised across Europe and Africa and now based in London, her recently released four-track EP ‘Waters‘ was produced by Mercury Music Prize ...nominated Chris Bond — the huge talent behind Ben Howard — and released on Beatnik Creative.
We caught up with her in Hampstead Heath as she played 'Alright Again' (our favorite track) from her 'Waters' EP and a cover of the Travis classic 'Driftwood'. Eliza mentioned she'd been busy writing new material following 'Waters'. If you didn't know Eliza already you might recognise her voice from a number of Clean Bandit tracks she's lent her vocal/writing talents to.
Shaddad has supported Rudimental, SBTRKT and Mercury Prize-Winners Alt-J, not to mention having played across the UK supporting the likes of Michael Chapman, Rue Royale and Rhodes, in her own right. A composed and captivating live performer, she has also played festivals such as Glastonbury, Blissfields, Beachbreak Live, and Sunrise.
Following heavy support from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio Scotland, XFM and acclaim from The Sunday Times, The Line of Best Fit, Clash Magazine, and i-D Magazine, Shaddad played three brilliant shows at this year’s The Great Escape, and launched her EP at a sold-out full band show in London this June.
So enjoy the the stunning Eliza Shaddad play 'Alright Again' for the Imagesound Sessions.
You can pick up Eliza's EP here.
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