Fi McCluskey

Fi McCluskey is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise formulaic landscape. The Irish-British singer/songwriter is coming off the back of a successful year which saw her support Warmduscher at the O2 Forum, write and publish the most successful song on the new Honey Dijon album, headline the Roundhouse in Camden with her title track alongside Horse Meat Disco and contribute to the new Charles Jeffrey musical venture - Neko.

With her debut track from her upcoming EP recently released - the response has been incredible. Produced by Mercury award nominee, Johan Hugo, whose name is well known after his celebrated debut album for the brilliant Self Esteem.

W“I grew up in Dagenham with Irish immigrant parents. It was an interesting way to grow up, especially as an artist. I think it allows for a unique viewpoint on the world which has held me in good stead. There was a resilience that came from being the daughter of immigrants and growing up in a working class area that I draw on today.”

Dolores O’Riordan was another strong influence in her musical journey. “Her music speaks to me on a cultural level – I have always felt a connection to her through my Irish roots. The tone of her voice is extremely Gaelic, the sincerity is familiar in a way that I would only grasp later in life when understanding fully what music from your roots really means.”