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Artist Spotlight - Solis

Last Friday Manchester based psyche-folk artist Solis christened her debut E.P, with an intimate and profoundly charming gig at Leaf on Portland Street.

From the hand-painted tapestry to the feather scattered floor, the evening radiated a quintessentially bohemian vibe.

The interluding chatter was minimal due to the hypnotically captivating energy of her performance. She was able to orchestrate the room, simultaneously summoning a gentle sway and raising the hairs on the back of your neck.

Supporting the enigmatic artist was fellow Mancunian groups Plume, Hark and Different Oceans, all of which amicably played stripped back versions of their set, heightening the tranquil aura of the evening.

The eponymous E.P. features four of her most celebrated tracks: 'Spirits', 'Home', 'Osmosis' and her stand out track 'Be Together'.

Fuelled by lilting vocals and an ethereal chorus, 'Be Together' is a dreamy track that would soothe even the weariest of souls.

Pyschedelic themes run throughout the E.P., adding a rich depth to the sound and endearing harmonies. Brooding bass lines and vivacious guitar drive the tracks forward, giving them a rock edge and cementing them as full bodied and very promising tracks.

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