An acoustic singer-songwriter with her roots in metal, Shonalika’s sound is distinct. Having spent a childhood immersed in gothic subculture before expanding through Brighton’s vibrant music scene, her style combines folk, grunge and rock with a dynamic, powerful vocal.
Dark and at times aggressive, her songs directly address oft-ignored and difficult subject matter. Described as “Acoustic Iron Maiden,” and drawing comparisons to artists as diverse as Laura Marling to System of a Down, her performance makes for a sometimes uncomfortable, always engaging listening experience that is not to be missed.