Zara Kershaw

With a stark, compelling hook that pulls the goosebumps out of every inch of your skin, the first thing that will hit you about Zara Kershaw is her voice. The control with which her vocals effortlessly glide over her self-produced instrumentals should at least put a freeze in your stride, and rightly so - "I've always aimed for my music to be one those songs that makes you stop in your tracks and stare at the speakers". Zara has been lucky enough to refine her craft alongside industry professionals from a young age. From attending the BRIT School back in 2010, it is apparent that being taught by top vocal coach Anton Browne (The Voice), as well as working alongside some of the best young musicians in the country, was all just another day at school for this artist. Taking influence from the likes of Gnarls Barkley, Lana Del Rey and Bon Iver it soon became evident that her sound was never meant to be of one vein. 2013 now finds Zara Kershaw with a brand new record that even Adele and Amy would be proud of. 'The Cage and the Free EP' delivers pop music at its most explorative depths, beautifully balancing both the familiar and the alternative. With arrangements that brush upon every listeners palette, this vibrant record bears no sign of grayscale: giving pop music a new reason to live. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.