Singing those blues away, one note at a time…

Louisa Rowley is an artist that blends unique, 21st century problems with the sounds of vintage blues, soul and jazz. A new tour-de-force on the London music scene, this singer-songwriter uses her experiences of anxiety, late-diagnosed autism and post-adolescence to craft a sound that is as distinctive as it is relatable. Kitted out in a distinctive flower crown and some kind of vintage-inspired, second hand outfit, this singer is sure to be your next favourite artist! 

 

Taking her influence from a number of different artists, Louisa’s sound is comparable to the likes of Stephen Sanchez and Bonnie Raitt and has previously been described as Elvis meets Amy Winehouse! She started writing music, aged 18, to help her cope with her anxiety and has since used the music to explore her mental health, late-diagnosed autism and experiences of post-adolescence. Having fallen in love with jazz, and subsequently, blues and soul, Louisa began her first singing class at 19 and began performing soon after! She has since performed across South, North and East London, most notably making appearances at the North London Tavern's, Kilburn Folk Fest, the Islington Radio Acoustic Showcase and the Fusion of Arts Night at the Apples and Pear Bar in Shoreditch! 

 

Louisa began releasing music in the summer of 2022 with her debut single, Can’t Escape The Blues, blending the sounds of classic blues riffs with 60’s soul to describe her relapses in anxiety. She released her follow up, Love Me For All My Flaws in September of 2023. This second single combined upbeat ukulele tones and a swing drum backing with raw and honest lyrics, as it focused on the way mental illness can affect our relationships with our loved ones, and change our behaviour. Both tracks were released to acclaim, gaining spins on Amazing Radio, with the latter also featuring on Soho Radio’s, Get In Her Ears. 

 

2025 will signal the release of Louisa’s debut EP, with tracks 1 and 2, already being released earlier this year. Beckoning a shift in Louisa Rowley’s sound, the EP to come will transition Louisa’s sound from primarily blues-influenced into a unique fusion that combines elements of soul, blues, jazz and funk. The EP will focus on Louisa’s journey the past few years as she navigates a mental breakdown, her diagnosis of autism at aged 23 and, ultimately, the messy path to healing that she is still on. This EP will be an amalgamation of all this artists thoughts, feelings and struggles and establishes Louisa Rowley as an exciting new name on the independent music scene. 

 

Meanwhile, Rowley has also spent 2024 working on a brand new live set. Having spent the last few years as a regular fixture on the acoustic live scene in London, Louisa felt it was time to upgrade her set with a live band! Featuring compelling new arrangements of many of Louisa’s better known works and exciting teasers for what is to come next year, Louisa’s new live show is sure to thrill and enliven the London music scene. She finished 2024 with a performance at The Sindercombe Social and has already booked in a couple of gigs in some of London’s best grassroots venues. Head over to her website or instagram for more information on where you can get your tickets! 

In the runup to her EP release and headline performance, Louisa can be found on her social media channels, where she regularly updates her followers with all her music related exploits. Be sure to keep any eye out for some exciting new content as she gears up for the heavy duty phase of her promotion. You can find her on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook @louisarowleymusic or can go to her website at www.louisa-rowley-music.com.