Amanda Rose Riley doesn’t believe in waiting to pursue a dream. She’s the type of artist to record albums in her bedroom when she can’t afford a studio, to follow a religious weekly live streaming schedule in the face of a global live music shutdown, and to bring a guitar with her on every trip she takes just in case there’s a nearby open mic or other opportunity. She writes constantly, and has taken on multiple songwriting challenges like a song a week for a year or 50 songs in 90 days.

Her hard work and determination have led to incredible opportunities like performing with the Bouncing Souls at the Stone Pony and with Frank Turner (her favorite artist) on multiple occasions, not to mention a wide variety of other performances from New Jersey to Boston to the middle of England.

It all seems to be paying off as her quirky acoustic songs, understated voice, and raw authenticity are resonating with a growing number of online followers who purchase her music and give tips during her live streams.

She has eclectic influences ranging from punk to pop to folk and everything in between. But mostly, she is just herself, hoping it will ultimately connect with others. Her newest EP, March On, is a collection of songs she’s written about remaining optimistic and motivated through a year of pandemic and lockdown.

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Dorian Flagrant: DJ Sets and productions across indie dance, synthwave, disco, progressive house 💽 Indeflagration: blog sharing indie and retro music ⚡️ 

Gigs 2025

02.01 À la Folie Paris with Groover Obsessions: Amarcord, Vhyce, Karassimeon & more
02.06 La Rotonde Stalingrad (Paris) with Néon Noir
02.08 Bar Gallia (Pantin) for Synth Connection
02.22 Lorganiq (Bordeaux) for Holy Groove
03.07 Sleepwalk (New York) for In Flagrante Delicto

Gigs 2024

02.02 - La Recyclerie (Paris)
03.19 - Bateau Phare (Paris)
05.24 - Tempest Brighton (UK)
05.25 - Nomad Sound Paris 1
06.21 - Zozoo / Cantine de la Butte, Paris
06.22 - Nomad Sound Paris 2
06.27 - Cavalcade à L'International, Paris
07.12 - Nomad Sound Paris 3
08.07 - Ground Control, Paris
08.25 - Flyin Club Festival, St-Palais sur Mer
09.01 - Les Locomotives Normandes, Livarot
09.14 - Jardin21, Paris
09.20 - Tendrestival, Selles-sur-Cher
10.27 - Cavalcade à La Maison Bistrot, Paris
11.06 - Dead Letter no9, New York
11.08 - Sleepwalk, New York

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Nikki Nouveau (pronounced “nuvo”) is a Sydney and Melbourne based producer and singer songwriter with a love of characterisation and storytelling. With scores of performances around Australia and internationally, Nikki has gained a reputation of delivering and producing high quality entertainment to sell-out audiences and rave reviews.

With her delicate vocals and classical overtones Nikki transports her listeners to Paris on a beautiful musical journey of the 1940s singing French chanson and other classics by Edith Piaf, Marlene Dietrich along with original compositions.

In 2020 Nikki released her debut album No Regrets (Love and Piaf) following her EP Bordello Blues showcasing cabaret hits and original music in French and English.

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