Cheltenham based singer-songwriter Issy Winstanley made her debut in 2020 with the EP Lockdown: Live, which saw her bring her lush acoustic flare to a series of collaborative covers, totalling over 23,000 views. Now, Issy returns with her first original single, ‘61.

As bounding guitar rhythms appear alongside glowing percussion, Issy demonstrates her impressive vocal range with featherlight delivery. The song’s romantic lyricism carries a rose-tinted haze of nostalgia, as Issy crafts commercial pop melodies reminiscent of an Anne Marie or Ed Sheeran track, whilst also remaining authentic to her country and folk roots.

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Discussing her new release, Issy reveals:

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Issy Winstanley is a flourishing name on the music scene, building up loyal support through her enchanting live performances. She has performed at venues across the South West and Midlands, as well as playing events such as Cornbury Festival, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Lakefest and Witcombe Cider Festival. Issy has received consistent support from BBC Music Introducing in the West, with two covers from her EP Lockdown: Live being spun, as well as her rendition of ‘Iris’ by the Goo Goo Dolls, which was made Spotlight Track of the Week. Set to release her debut EP in Spring 2022, Issy Winstanley is sure to make waves with her brand of infectious indie-pop, and is definitely an artist to keep on your radar.

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