Oktoba

Oktoba is the project of alt folk, singer songwriter Chris Athorne. Honest story telling with an emotive deliverance leaves live audiences captivated with his tales of love and life.

The past year and up to now has seen Chris perform at Latitude on The Lake Stage stage for BBC Introducing, The Secret Garden Party, The Great Escape, Together The People and LeeFest festivals. Whilst also touring around the UK and the United States. Where he played shows at The Rockwood Music Hall in New York and performed for Sofar Sounds in Chicago.

Oktoba’s debut album received incredible reviews from all around the world including write ups from The Huffington Post, Groundsounds (USA), The AU review (Australia) and Indiemusic (France). Since the records’ release in Autumn 2015 tracks ‘Run’, ‘Tongue Tied’ and ‘Smoke Signals’ have been featured throughout BBC introducing on BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris show and also being chosen twice as BBC introducing South’s Track of the Day.

'BBC Radio 2, Bob Harris' "You'll really enjoy it..it's wonderful"

‘The Huffington Post, Jane Ireland’ "I listened to it three times straight off. By the third time, I was singing along. It's very good. » http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/jane-ireland/musical-smoke-signals-from-octoba_b_8630596.html

‘BBC Introducing, Graeme Mac’ “His debut solo album, Smoke Signals, which was released in October, is as magical as the best images and tastes that the month itself can conjure up” http://www.grapevinelive.co.uk/2016/01/04/essential-listening/

‘The Unsigned Guide: Spotlight’ http://members.theunsignedguide.com/blog/600