Abi Farrell was raised in Oxfordshire on a soundtrack of vocal powerhouses spanning the likes of Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Carole King. Named 'an artist on the rise.. a considerable talent' by Blues and Soul Magazine, Abi is known for her effortlessly pure voice and lyrical dexterity. Her music blends influences of classic soul, R&B and disco with a modern pop sensibility, and lyrically explores themes of ambition, identity, self-worth, empowerment, social mobility and fighting misogyny.
Abi's music has been consistently embraced by the UK & international soul scene since releasing a string of singles in collaboration with Big AC Records (founded by Nick Corbin and Sophie Heath), including 'I Will See You Through', 'Empowered', 'Don't Follow Me' and 'Stepping Out Of Your Shadow', which were produced by Mitch Ayling of The Milk and pressed to limited edition 7" vinyl. Her releases have been championed by Craig Charles on BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music, who praised Abi's writing 'proper soul for the 21st century'. 'Don't Follow Me', a social commentary on misogyny, was premiered by Robert Elms on BBC Radio London and subsequently led to Abi performing the track on BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends.
Though Abi has been captivating live audiences since her teenage years, she has recently opened stages for Izo Fitzroy, has headlined the BBC Introducing stage at Oxfordshire's The Big Feastival, and has performed at venues such as Pizza Express Jazz Club, Pizza Express Live Holborn, Servant Jazz Quarters, Colours Hoxton, Oslo Hackney, the Jericho Tavern, Oxford and The Louisiana, Bristol. In addition to her own artistry, Abi has performed backing vocals for the likes of Nick Corbin, Emma Noble, Carmy Love, The Milk, PM Warson, Denver Cuss and James Bone.
Abi is currently preparing new music for release, and is busy writing what will become her debut album.
