Karousel Music presents:
EAST LDN Showcase
Marta + Wynona Bleach + Sophie Kilburn + Two Tone
Showcase number two of 2026! Bringing us to 608 showcase opportunities for artists in front of industry since 2011. Acts keep 100% of the proceeds and play to a room that's equal parts fans and industry. Fifteen years in, and we're still proud of every single one.
Come down from 7 - grab a drink, meet some fellow industry faces, and say hello to the team. Whether you're a regular or it's your first time in the room, you're very welcome. We love making introductions, so don't be shy.
Here are the wonderful acts we have taking the stage...
Line Up
Marta is a singer, songwriter, and radio presenter from Latvia whose honest, ear-worm pop has captivated audiences at home and beyond. She studied musical theatre at the London College of Music and began her songwriting journey in 2015. Over the past decade, Marta has made a significant impact on the Latvian music scene with numerous hit singles and two critically acclaimed albums, Lietas, kas notiek manā galvā and Dabas parādība, both nominated for Pop Album of the Year at the Latvian Music Recording Awards.
Since 2023, Marta has been expanding her craft internationally, collaborating with artists in the UK, Sweden, and beyond, and writing in English, building a devoted global fanbase known as the ‘Martinis’. She has been praised by Notion, Earmilk, and others, while Wonderland magazine has called her music “ear-worm melodies and lyrical prowess.”
Her album "Wrong Woman (According to the Rule Book)" is available on 19 March, showcasing Marta’s unique ability to combine emotional honesty with catchy, modern pop.
“Crunchy bubblegrungers” Wynona Bleach signed their debut to Legendary label Fierce Panda Records (Coldplay, Placebo) in 2021. The acclaimed “Moonsoake” (Feb 2022) was recorded with Bill Ryder-Jones in an abandoned factory in Portugal, after they had been personally chosen to support Alice in Chains on the Irish leg of their world tour. Formed in 2018, as a previous outfit they performed at Reading & Leeds festivals, and completed a 12 date headline tour of Russia (covering 6500 miles).
They were nominated for the NI Music Prize for both Album & Live act in ‘22, whilst on a winter tour which included Other Voices Festival. This was followed by showcases at SXSW ’23, New Colossus Festival (NYC), a full UK/IRL tour (incl. Ireland Music Week 2023) and a 5 date tour supporting Ash.
In late 2024, they began recording their 2nd album with Andy Bradfield and Avril Mackintosh (The XX, Manic st Preachers, Bryan Adams), and released the singles “Swim in the Bay”, “I Deserve That” and “Tangerine” ahead of returning to the US for showcases at SXSW 2025, New Colossus (NYC), Irish Music showcases in Nashville, TN and a personal invitation to perform at Bob Clearmountain’s studio at Apogee, in Santa Monica, LA. These efforts in the USA yielded the signing with Nashville-based Label Propeller Sound Recordings (founded by ex-REM management).
The sophomore album "Animal Style" is now completed with a release date of May 29th 2026, on both Fierce Panda Records (UK) and Propeller Sound Recordings (USA).
Sophie Kilburn is a Derbyshire born singer, songwriter who merges melancholic pop with fiery indie-rock.
From releasing her debut EP My Room Made Public back in 2021, Sophie gained immediate support from BBC Introducing, with 2x Track of the Week, with features on Flux FM, charting on Amazing Radio UK and US, as well as being called ‘truly a one to watch’ by 1883, Notion and Lock Magazine alongside Rag n Bone Man and Orla Gartland, ending the year supporting MBE Shirley Collins at Camden Roundhouse.In 2023, Sophie returned with second EP Not Bitter Just Bored ending with a sold out headline show at The Grace, London. The EP was again praised by BBC Introducing landing three Track of the Weeks', playlisting on the Student Union Network's top pick list, as well as featured in The Independent ‘Now Hear This’ alongside Maggie Rogers, Dolores Forever and Gia Ford. Sophie also opened the Access All Areas series curated by John Kennedy at Radio X, leading to a live Radio X session where John Kennedy hailed her ‘as an amazing singer, an amazing song writer. You can only love Sophie Kilburn’, as well as playlisting on the X-posure List alongside Blossoms and Prima Queen.Sophie recently released her third EP Don’t Make Me Angry, produced by award winning Oli Deakin (CMAT Mercury Prize Shortlisted Album ‘Euro Country’). The project has gained massive support from BBC 6 Music Steve Lamacq and the Head of the BBC 6 Music team, Cam Pia for its ‘meaningful songwriting and catchy melodies’, whilst landing 2x Radio X’s ‘Hot One’, one alongside Vampire Weekend. BBC Introducing has also fully backed the project with Dean Jackson choosing Sophie as one of his BBC Orbit Artist to Watch. The project has also gained backing from across the pond from Sirius XM, plus achieving multiple Apple and Deezer Editorial support, Amazing Radio UK/US, Future Hits and Student Radio Networks national playlist alongside Alfie Templeman, Divorce and Holly Humberstone.
Currently, Sophie is working once more with Oli Deakin on her next EP project ‘Erratic Dancing', which is set for release later this year.
Live highlights also include supporting the likes of Declan McKenna, Steven Page & Moa Moa, as well as her recently opening for Melyn (BBC6 Music) on their UK Tour, Mia Wray (BBC Radio 1) and Lily Lyons (BBC 6 Music), added by a fiery headline show at The Old Blue Last.
West London’s freshest R&B girl-duo, made up of best friends Ruby and Dara. Just 19 years old, Two Tone formed after meeting at the iconic BRIT School. Drawing comparisons to the likes of legendary vocalists Brandy and Monica and contemporaries FLO, the duo are quickly earning a reputation for their soulful vocals, authentic chemistry, and distinctly UK take on contemporary R&B.
Debut single ‘Jordans’, co-written, produced, and mixed by Frank Nobel (2 Chainz, Ty Dolla $ign, Kamille, JADE), showcases a slick blend of classic soul textures with sharp, modern R&B production - showcasing a maturity far beyond their years. The track has received huge support to date with champions already from the likes of DJ Target, Chuckie on Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 1 Future Pop, Kiss FM, Kiss Xtra and Represent. The girls are also being championed by the likes of Clash and The Line of Best Fit and in December performed with DJ AG on his Instagram live stream, which lead him to book them for his Defected live show.