EVEN THE STARS 22 TIPS FOR 22

The folks at SoundOn have asked us to compile a playlist of our tips for 2022, so we've selected 22 of the artists and bands that we think will make their mark over the next twelve months and who we're looking forward to hearing what they do next. We've selected artists and bands that haven't yet released their debut album. We'd love to hear in the comments who you recommend and who you think we've missed.

Solis - Interview

Solis is likely to be a name familiar to those with their ear to the ground in Manchester over the past few years as she's played a series of impressive support slots for the likes of Blossoms and Ist Ist as well as some showstopping performances at open mic nights around town. With her debut album scheduled in for 2022 and a recent single Sunday acting as a lead-in, we caught up with her for a chat about how she came to be in Manchester, her inspirations and plans.

TRACK OF THE DAY : Solis - Sunday

Solis has today released her third single Sunday ahead of the release of her debut album. The single fleshes out Solis's enchanting vocal.with a melodic backing that accentuates the emotional depth of the lyrics that deal with the frustration of youth and living a life that isn't quite your own.

Ist Ist / Solis - Manchester Deaf Institute - 11th November 2021

Ist Ist warmed up for their forthcoming tour and release of their second album The Art Of Lying on November 26th with their longest set to date, a twenty-one song marathon at the Deaf Institute in Manchester on Thursday night. Solis provided support with a solo set showcasing tracks from her forthcoming album.

Fuzzy Sun / Rory Wynne / Solis - Manchester Gorilla - 23rd February 2019

Just fourteen months since their first shows, Fuzzy Sun have sold out Gorilla ahead of a headlining tour in May that's sure to see their star rise yet further. With a set taken from their first two EPs and a whole raft of new material, they had the packed crowd eating out of the palms of their collective hands and singing along to drown out Kyle at times. Support came from Rory Wynne and Solis.