Sohini Kaur and Marmalade Skyes for The Joint @ Sela Bar
Tuesday 26th May 2026 – 8pm
£5 Entry Advance/On The Door (if available!)
Sohini Kaur
Sohini Kaur is a soulful and agile Soprano vocalist, performer and songwriter who seamlessly blends RnB, Pop and Soul influences with her Indian classical roots to create a unique yet nostalgic sound in her own music. From writing and arranging classic RnB tracks to grand pop ballads, Sohini embodies raw emotion and energy into live performances with her versatile band for an overall immersive experience.
Currently based in Leeds, Sohini has been dominating the northern music scene as she recently sold out her headline show at Oporto, promoting her debut single “Makin Me”!
Marmalade Skyes
Marmalade Skyes is the captivating project of singer-songwriter Asher Hayes, featuring a commanding live band that brings her rich and soulful style to life. Marmalade Skyes showcases dramatic dynamic changes from soft, intricate folk inspired guitar melodies, to jazz influenced harmony and heavy, distorted cressendos, pulling forward a sense of grit and groove to her music. Asher’s songs range from clean guitar tones to sub octave bass parts, creating a very individual sound.
Asher uses a wide range of musical influences from Jazz, Folk and Alternative when writing. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Amy Winehouse, Lianna La Havas and more alternative bands such as Radiohead, the variety helps to create the intricate and exciting sound. Marmalade Skyes uses poetry and metaphor to explore themes of introspection and story-telling exploring her own life experiences from relationships, addiction, regret and acceptance of the trials and tribulations of life as a young woman. Asher’s raw vulnerability makes for deeply moving lyrics.
From performing sell out Leeds shows to gaining over 40 thousand streams on her demo release Aphrodite, Marmalade Skyes is on an exciting trajectory – a rising talent with enchanting vocals and a compelling artistic vision. Highlights so far for Marmalade Skyes have been performing her original music on stages such as Live at Leeds, Leeds jazz festival and Manchester’s beloved Band on the wall.
Asher is in the process of recording and releasing her debut Single ‘Gimme Love & Gardens’ in summer 2026, followed by a 4 single Campaign.
Timings
Doors 8pm