live: KARMA DEVA

live: KARMA DEVA

A cool, unforgiving urgency combines with post punk – though funkier than that usually dares to be – to create the unique sound of KarmaDeva.

KD are fronted by the enigmatic and unpredictable JJ Stanness, whose prom dress-and-bunches sweetness are streaked with a darkness betraying her former life as a mordantly satirical writer. Fans have likened her voice to Patti Smith and whilst they share a smokily compelling penetration, JJ reveals her individuality with seductive, soaring and at times touchingly vulnerable vocals.

KarmaDeva have exploded onto the UK scene, their powerful stage presence captivating audiences, drawing them into the excitement and dark poetic melancholy of their songs. This is a band with real depth and resonance, whose vivid and lyrical imagery of love, longing and redemption seduce your consciousness, hook you in, and take up residence.

Under the leadership of core members singer-songwriter JJ Stanness and bassist Pete Stanness the line up is by completed drummer Gav Loynes and guitarist Beau Stevens.