Soho Rising presents: Fabiana Palladino at 180 House
Championing the industry’s most exciting new artists, our event series returned with a special performance by the British pop-R&B singer, in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins
Tuesday 2 July 2024 By Yasemin Celepi
Soho Rising is back with an all-new line-up of up-and-coming talent and emerging stars from across the globe. The live music series has been part of our events programming around the Houses for more than six years – three of which have been in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. In that time we’ve uncovered some impressive artists on their way to success, including Joy Crookes, Arlo Parks, Ama Lou, and Holly Humberstone.
The latest edition of Soho Rising kicked off this month with an intimate set by British musician Fabiana Palladino at London’s 180 House. Taking place on the top floor of the club, she performed songs from her self-titled debut album against a backdrop of the capital’s skyline.
To celebrate the return of Soho Rising, we caught up with Palladino after her set – read on to get to know her a little better.
In your own words, how would you describe your new album?
‘It’s very personal – about loneliness, relationships, desire, and dreams. Musically, it’s my attempt at exploring some of the influences I grew up with through my own lens; artists like Janet Jackson, and music produced by the likes of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The music of that era feels exciting, and I think subconsciously I was channelling a lot of that energy and confidence through the album.’
‘It’s very personal – about loneliness, relationships, desire, and dreams. Musically, it’s my attempt at exploring some of the influences I grew up with through my own lens; artists like Janet Jackson, and music produced by the likes of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The music of that era feels exciting, and I think subconsciously I was channelling a lot of that energy and confidence through the album.’
What was the process behind producing the record?
‘I wrote most of the album during the lockdowns in 2020 – that was the easy part really. My songwriting comes from a place of wanting to be honest and vulnerable. Production was a bit more difficult; it took a lot of time to find the right sound. I wanted to honour my influences while also making something that felt modern and authentically me.’
‘Definitely. My dad was a musician and my mum was an artist and backing vocalist, so I was lucky enough to grow up surrounded by music. I started playing the keyboard from the moment I was old enough to sit at it.’
How did you get your start in the industry?
‘I originally began sharing music on Myspace and later on SoundCloud. I just wanted to see what people thought of the songs I was secretly making on my own. I didn’t have much of an understanding of the business side of the industry, but putting my music on those platforms was my way of testing the waters.’
‘It was great. Community is massively important to me; the music industry isn’t always an easy place for artists, and if I didn’t have my friends and collaborators I’m almost certain I would have given up a long time ago. Playing at 180 House was my chance to invite those special people and share that moment with them.’
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