Sylvette

We're a 5 piece art-rock band based in Manchester, England. Our name is inspired by an enchanting muse by the name of "Sylvette" frequently pictured in many of Picasso’s famous paintings. Our sound comprises of ritualistic prog riffs, glamorous club beats, emo nostalgia and the dissonance and juxtaposition of contemporary classical music mixed with the poetic bathos of our lyrics. Overall, it is bold and new but most importantly, at its heart, emotionally raw and vulnerable. We seek the beauty and romanticism of things dark and unseen.


Each of us draw from different influences, such as Radiohead, David Lynch, Arca, Jeff Buckley, Bjork, Aphex Twin and Neutral Milk Hotel. Charlie (Singer/Guitarist) grew up in London to a family of actors. Theatre and performance art was introduced to him from a young age. Phoenix (Violin/Keys) grew up in rural Greece. A musical prodigy and a composer in their own right writing progressive contemporary classical music alongside Sylvette. Pete (Drums) grew up in Manchester and takes influence from alternative electronic music and jazz to bring in unexpected rhythms to our sound. Ashley (Bass) grew up in Somerset and was totally obsessed with his instrument through his teenage years. Jack, (Guitar) grew up in Manchester, instinctively obsessed with all things absurd. He enjoys finding relatable ugliness in art and is always delving into new ways to warp the idiom of conventional guitar playing.