Yoshika Colwell + Caitlin Gilligan

On The Wing is the debut album from Yoshika Colwell, released in July by Blue Flowers (Rosie Lowe, Gotts Street Park, Puma Blue). A captivating and sophisticated collection of eleven songs that traverse the outer regions of folk, it is a record of acceptance and self-discovery, rooted in solitude and personal healing, from one of the UK’s most exciting new singer-songwriters.

Previous singles Last Night and Fighting On The Wing both feature on the album, as well as There’s Got To Be A Loser Babe, which features a perfect visual accompaniment from Tilly Wace, who has collaborated with Yoshika on all the album’s creative.

Life, for us all, comes in seasons: the bitter frosts and balmy awakenings that herald the literal passing of time, but also the periods of retreat and re-emergence that bookmark our own individual paths along this mortal coil. For Yoshika, the last decade has found her existing at both ends of the spectrum. Following a period of complete dislocation fuelled by a move to a new town, lockdown and a traumatic break-up all striking in quick succession, it would take a stretch of restorative isolation to bring her back to full creative and personal health. Now, however, all of that sadness and pain, acceptance and slow-dawning hope has been channeled into On The Wing.

Produced by Oli Bayston (Barry Can’t Swim, Rachel Chinouriri), the album was recorded at Studio Orbb.

Special guest is Scottish folk musician Caitlin Gilligan.

Presented by Hey! Manchester.

This is a 14+ show. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.