About HerOrangeCoat

Hailing from West Yorkshire, HerOrangeCoat is a definitive example of the sum being greater than the parts. Her music - original, soulful and heartfelt - is a beguiling mixture of her life experiences to date, woven into a rich tapestry of sound. Her lyrics are often hard-hitting, topical and eloquent, showing off her rich vocals, reminiscent of artists such as Joni Mitchell. Armed with her ukulele, she crafts songs that show a remarkable ability to turn melancholy into an enticing musical journey that demands to be heard.

A strong advocate of her local music scene, she was named one of the Bradford Top 9 in its third edition by Bradford Music Scene. HerOrangeCoat has had a number of headline slots in Leeds, including headlining the Chemic Stage at Goodfest. She has also supported Mui Zyu at Headrow House and the Folk Implosion at the Lending Room. Beyond West Yorkshire, HerOrangeCoat has seen increasing recognition, including supporting Jamie Lawson at the Turnpike Gallery in Leigh.

Over the summer of 2024, HerOrangeCoat played a raft of different festivals, from the Sandwich Folk and Ale Festival to a pop-up at Deer Shed. She recently played as part of Sligo Live, supported by Help Musicians.

 

Her debut EP Ballads for this Age simultaneously outlines the difficulties of her early twenties whilst providing a micro-study of some of the most pressing societal issues of the present day. The first track, Ballad 1 (Sorry), was played on BBC Introducing for Leeds and Sheffield and was labelled ‘A haunting listen that feels like it’s straight from the soul…unlike anything else I’ve heard this year’ by Adam Reeve of Dead Good Music blog. Ballad 2 (Skin Off My Back) was heralded ‘a divinely dark slice of modern folk’ by With Just a Hint of Mayhem Blog, whilst Ballad 3 (Jamaica ’59) was praised for its ‘delicately woven lyricism throughout’ in Bread Records’ Just the Crust.

 

‘You need this music in your life’ – With Just a Hint of Mayhem

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