Born from a woozy synth-fueled landscape, Pocket Sun fuses alternative pop, psychedelia, and jazz, crafting an outcome that is both playful and tinged with nostalgia. Their ethereal melodies and hypnotic grooves invite you to shut your eyes and sway into synaesthetic bliss. 

Hailing from Bristol, UK, the band is led by vocalist and synth player, Gina Marie Tratt. Gina's background in 70’s inspired animation spearheads the band's aesthetic, ensuring each release becomes a visual extension of their sound.

Lyrically, Pocket Sun draws inspiration from universal themes such as escapism, consciousness, and nostalgia, infusing these topics with a unique poetic flair that delves into the spiritual depths of our collective experiences.

Pocket Sun have honed their sound over the past four years through a consistent series of singles and EPs. "Wake Up," the lead single from their latest EP, "Binocular" (produced by Ali Chant - known for his work with PJ Harvey, Portishead, and Gruff Rhys), was re-released on Kitsuné, sharing the platform with artists like Hot Chip, La Roux, and Two Door Cinema Club.
The ensemble has continued to refine their live performances, leading to appearances across the United Kingdom. From headlining festival slots, like Inglefest, to their multi-sensory EP launch at Strange Brew in Bristol, the band consistently leaves an indelible mark on the UK's live music scene.

After a string of singles, Pocket Sun’s upcoming album ‘Mirror In Blue Light’, scheduled for release in August 2024, has already seen three singles (and two self-directed music videos) ‘Jupiter,' ‘Familiar’ & 'Hidden Places', all three  receiving widespread support from BBC Radio 6, BBC Radio 1 and NPR Music.

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With her strikingly beautiful voice and emotionally direct songwriting, Chloe has captured the attention of rapidly growing UK and US audiences. With the release of her singles ‘Asylum’, ‘Flaws’, ‘Oh You Are Not Well’ and ‘In The Middle Of The Night’, she has earnt the praise and airtime of the likes of NPR Radio’s Bob Boilen and the BBC’s Steve Lamacq. 

In 2021 Chloe released her debut album, ‘Where Shall We Begin’, which continued to garner the acclaim of fans and critics alike. Tracks from the album regularly featured on BBC 6 Music, with support coming from Guy Garvey and Radcliffe & Maconie, and rave reviews came flooding in from the likes of Clash Magazine (8/10) and Line of Best Fit (9/10). With the album charting in the UK Folk Chart Top 40,  Chloe truly cemented herself as an artist that flies the flag for the independent singer-songwriter with skill and finesse.

“8/10 - It’s rare that an album is ten years in the making, and honing that much emotion and experience into roughly 41 minutes is a monumental task. Chloe Foy accomplished it.” CLASH Magazine

“9/10 - 10 years in the making, it’s certainly been worth the wait.” – Gigwise

“9/10 - A charming body of work, Where Shall We Begin is a must listen”– The Line of Best Fit
"7/10 - A collection of great intimacy and tenderness" – Uncut
"Full of songs that enchant, comfort, and unsettle” – Folk Radio
"7/10 - A soaring, complex album that nudges the singer-songwriter format in a new direction" – Americana UK

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