TUE
29
Apr 2025
19:00
Essence Martins' musical journey has soared since the release debut EP “Deer In The Headlights”, collectively amassing 423,000 streams and earning editorial acclaim on Spotify and Tidal. Beyond the digital realm, her impact reverberates in press coverage from esteemed publications like DORK, NYLON, Line of Best Fit, VIBE, and Clash. Her debut single 'Pending Status' secured significant radio support, including nods from Jack Saunders at BBC Radio 1, John Kennedy at Radio X, and Jess Iszatt at BBC Introducing. Essence's unique blend of indie-folk, pop, and soul, showcased through her ethereal voice and poignant songwriting, serves as a powerful form of self-expression and escapism. Essence has toured and performed as a backing vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist for the acclaimed artist Birdy, and this year has supported both Rachel Chinouriri and Mika at their London headline shows. Most recently, Essence collaborated with indie soul artist BINA on her new EP “Chaos In Her Name”. Essence Martins emerges not only as a musical force but as a genuine and captivating artist, weaving a sonic tapestry that transcends boundaries.