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Akin to triple j’s Like a Version, or BBC Radio 1’s Songs That Saved Me, ‘under the influence’ invites artists to intertwine more of their inspiration/reference tracks into their usual set, creating a deeper conversation and connection with the creative process itself.What moves you to create?
Jo Davie
For fans of: Joni Mitchell, Kate Miller-Heidke, & Laura Marling.
Graced with vulnerable yet powerful vocals, Jo Davie delivers authentic storytelling through heartfelt simplicity, technical precision, and impressive versatility. The 2024 Carol Lloyd Award winner graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium with First Class Honours and the University Medal before emerging as runner-up 2018 Folk Alliance Young Artist of the Year. Jo has since captivated audiences across Australia's festival circuit, performing at Woodford Folk Festival (QLD), The National Folk Festival (ACT), The River Folk Festival (VIC), Cobargo Folk Festival (NSW) and more. Jo has recently taken her career to new heights, highlighted by a sold-out solo performance at the 2024 Sydney Festival, and supporting ARIA-winner Katie Noonan to capacity audiences at QPAC Concert Hall Brisbane, Sydney Festival, Bleach Festival, and Darwin Festival. Jo's solo artistic evolution began with her debut single 'Throw Me A Rope' (produced by Sam Cromack of Ball Park Music) in October 2023, marking a shift toward full-band arrangements that integrate drums, bass, and electric guitar into her delicately crafted sonic world. Her second single, 'Sandcastles', then cracked the top 100 in the Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition and reached semi-finalist status in the International Songwriting Competition. Finally, May 2025 saw the release of Jo's debut EP "Nothing Comes Free", achieving industry recognition with placements on Spotify & Apple Music playlists, airplay on Triple J, Unearthed, Double J, ABC Country, and Community Radio, and a coveted Triple J Artist Spotlight feature. Parallel to her solo work, Jo has garnered recognition as lead vocalist of Cigány Weaver (nominated for 2 x National Live Music Awards) and as a core band member for award-winning artist Asha Jefferies, touring internationally with her across the UK, US, and Europe.
Kieran Stevenson
For fans of: HAIM, Bleachers & Troye Sivan
Kieran Stevenson's songs are a love letter to the lush grandeur of 80s pop gems, and a nod to his 00s-centric CD collection. Packing a happy-sad punch lyrically, and all under a cover of glittery, stacked production.
sofia cirino
For fans of: Phoebe Bridgers, Lizzy McAlpine, & Clairo
Meanjin alt-folk artist sofia cirino writes passionate and poetic anthems about the most confusing and beautiful parts of life. Writing autobiographically about all aspects of growing up and gaining a sense of self, their ethereal melodies and personal arrangements are made to be felt. They strive for a unique ambiguity in their lyricism, toeing the line between maintaining lyrical specificity, whilst allowing for audience interpretation, creating a unique connection between them and their listeners. With a live accompaniment of lead guitar (Dublin Rose), bass (Ruby Campbell), violin (Amanda Hesse), and drums (Gerry Rossi), they create beautiful soundscapes inspired by the likes of Phoebe Bridgers and Lizzy McAlpine.
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Level 1 322 Brunswick Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4006, 322 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia, Fortitude Valley
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