Matilda

Queer artist Em Risley, has burst onto the Sheffield scene with her outstanding band. Celebrate the release of her new single at Sidney and Matilda, which marks the start of Em's 2nd EP campaign. Her folk/pop 2023 EP ?Someone Who?s Just Like Me? was described by BBC?s Christian Carlisle as ?stunning? open and honest?. Each song tells a different story as Em writes from experience about identity, family, and heartbreak. Having received radio play on every track on the EP including a live session performing 3 tracks at BBC Yorkshire. The Em Risley band consists of Em Risley (Guitar and Vocals), Zak Michaud (Bass) Jemma Green (Drums) & multi-instrumentalist Rose Franchi (Flute & Sax). Together the band have a blast performing across the country. With support from Sheffield-based producer and musician Gannnet and the outstanding Julia Waldron.