“Incredibly powerful” - Alfitude
"'No (Doesn’t Mean Convince Me)’ pulsates with punk energy… the lyrics are laced with riot grrrl energy and grit… This duo is one to watch." - Soundsphere Magazine
“Tinged with an eerie majesty with shades of grunge pioneers Alice In Chains, it’s a beautifully stirring offering, exuding a subtle, stark power.” - Get In Her Ears
“[Internalised] has the power to free minds or even save lives.” - Hera Says
“Internalised is a sublime piece of music. Thoughtfully written lyrics, and brilliantly sung.” - Lefuturewave
BIO
Location: north London, UK
Genre(s): alternative, alt folk, post-punk
FFO: The Cranberries, PJ Harvey, Warpaint, Phoebe Bridgers, Nirvana
Latest release: (DE)HUMANISE EP
Lineup: Naz Toorabally (lead vocals, guitar) and Ella Patenall (lead guitar, vocals)
Contact: nazandella@gmail.com
Fusing a gritty, grunge-infused aura with traditional folk-inspired musicality, Naz & Ella channel their anger and frustration at the world through tightly wound harmonies and intricate guitar riffs.
Their second EP (DE)HUMANISE, released in May 2021, sees the duo continue to share their social commentary and perspectives on issues including internalised queerphobia, normalised sexual harassment, the exotification of women of colour and the hypocrisy of speciesism. Blending influences such as The Cranberries, Nirvana and PJ Harvey, the north London-based duo’s raw and intimate sound captivates listeners, with their delicate but defiant vocals front and centre.
Naz & Ella have been dubbed as ones to watch by Soundsphere Magazine and have received plays across BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio London and Radio DIVA, including a performance live on BBC Introducing Beds, Herts and Bucks.
Short bio:
Fusing a gritty, grunge-infused aura with traditional folk-inspired musicality, Naz & Ella channel their anger and frustration at the world through tightly wound harmonies and intricate guitar riffs.
Blending influences such as The Cranberries, Nirvana and PJ Harvey, the north London-based duo’s raw and intimate sound captivates listeners, with their delicate but defiant vocals front and centre.
Previous venues/events played:
Windmill Brixton (supporting Magick Mountain), Aces & Eights (supporting Dream Nails), The Bedford, Southbank Centre, L Fest, Royal Vauxhall Tavern, The Old Queens Head, The Amersham Arms, Ye Olde Rose & Crown (Walthamstow), The Boogaloo, 229 The Venue, She Soho.
