Kohla

Between the crackles of vinyl and the rummaging of vintage cassette tapes, Kohla crafts a timeless yet futuristic take on classic soul. Turning to legendary 60s artists for initial inspiration, such as Sam Cooke and Etta James, she polishes her cinematic production with influence from contemporary house-hold names such as Frank Ocean, Lana Del Rey and FKA twigs. Co-produced by Dave Lloyd of Stillhound, her stories are coloured through a blend of digital and analogue, a vivid illustration of her sepia-tinged memories.

Kohla’s upcoming single ‘Bedroom’ was rave reviewed by The Herald Newspaper, hailing it ‘an answer to pop misogyny’. Kohla’s previous single ‘Sweetest Love’ was awarded Single of the Week on BBC Radio Scotland. Her 2020 single ‘_gorgeous’ was playlisted on the BBC Radio 1 Introducing Hot List.

A fine art graduate of The Edinburgh College of Art, her current interdisciplinary project is supported by Creative Scotland and Help Musicians.

‘Heaven on the airwaves’ – Catrina Rose, BBC Radio Scotland