CRESCENDO Presents: Jacob Coley, Watching Alice & Jo Elise at The Finsbury
Last Saturday, CRESCENDO Magazine presented its first night of live music at north London venue The Finsbury.
Showcasing a selection of the best emerging talent, the night brought together rising artists Jacob Coley, Watching Alice, and Jo Elise for a string of performances that kicked off the new year with a bang.
Stay up to date on upcoming show announcements on our Instagram.
Jo Elise
Photo by Emma Last
Opening the night was Jo Elise. Hailing from New Zealand, the London-based artist has a jazz-influenced sound packed with attention-grabbing mellow vocals and mesmerising musical sensibility.
Her latest single, The Little Things, was released yesterday and offers hints toward her debut EP, which is set to launch at the end of March and is one to not miss.
“With cinematic production, Jo Elise paints a vivid picture referencing her love of jazz and her experience of growing up in Aotearoa New Zealand. Focused on finding the delight in The Little Things, or on the thrill of falling in love on Juniper Rings, Iridescent Nature is a lush, fern-filled collection of songs.”
Follow Jo Elise on Instagram and listen to her new single now.
Photo by Emma Last
Watching Alice
Photo by Katie Last
Indie rock artist Watching Alice was up next on the bill. Joined by her band, the Reading-born artist paired power-packed vocals with infectious angst for an impressively energetic performance.
Through thoughtful lyricism that emerges through a fiery sound, Watching Alice has formed a unique sonic identity that will undoubtedly see them continue to rise through the ranks.
Stay up to date on the group’s announcements on their Instagram page and listen to their music here.
Photo by Emma Last
Jacob Coley
Photo by Emma Last
Describing his sound as folk / alt-rock, Jacob Coley was joined by his band for a set that combined comfort-filled guitar sounds with energetic punches.
Based in Cornwall, the singer released his first single in 2023 and has since gained a string of successful live performances under his belt. With both an enthralling stage presence and captivating tunes, Jacob Coley is one to watch in 2025.
Stay up to date on Jacob’s announcements on Instagram, and listen to his music here.
Photo by Katie Last