Abi Wade

Abi Wade

Abi Wade is a UK musician whose work combines cello and voice with electronic elements. Her music is described as a one-person performance built from cello, vocal lines and beat-making, with the cello forming the main foundation of her songs.

Music and style

Her sound sits within folk and electronica, and is also associated with alternative and experimental music. The arrangements are described as carefully assembled, with melody, rhythm and bass parts placed into a sparse structure around her singing. She uses unusual methods to play the cello, together with a single pedal-controlled beat, to create a live setup that operates as a kind of one-woman band.

Release

Her And Blood And Air EP contains four songs and is built around the cello as its central instrument. The release is presented as a compact set with a strong emotional impact.

Comparisons

Comparisons are drawn to Arthur Russell, Joanna Newsom and Kate Bush, reflecting the distinct and hard-to-place character of her work.