AK Patterson + Minor Gold

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AK Patterson is a London-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music blends gritty honesty with haunting beauty. Known for her unflinching exploration of dark and complex themes, Patterson crafts songs that find hope in the bleakest corners of human experience.
Described by fans as “Buckley with boobs” (in reference to Jeff Buckley), she prefers to label her style as modern chamber pop fused with the melancholic spirit of 90s Lilith Fair.
At the heart of her performances lies her compelling storytelling and a powerful vocal delivery—a skill she honed during her youth, playing violin and guitar in the back of an Irish pub. Her distinctive sound is further defined by an unconventional approach to songwriting and her mastery of unusual guitar tunings.
Acclaimed actor and musician Johnny Flynn included her in The Guardian’s cultural highlights of 2023 after attending her performance at the Brunel Museum and Guy Garvey on BBC radio said her track The Parting Grace was “a bit special”.
2025 has already been a milestone year for Patterson, with the release of her third EP Jailbird—an evocative collection of songs drawing on themes of organised crime, her time spent working in a men’s prison, and personal struggles with heartbreak and isolation. The EP reflects Patterson’s relentless drive to turn adversity into art. This year, she was invited to support Dan Smith from the band Bastille, who said the first single, I Don’t Know How to Die, from her EP was “hauntingly beautiful”.
Patterson reflects on her evolving sound: “These new songs may seem darker than ever, but they are ultimately about survival, resilience, and, above all, hope.”

Minor Gold are the award-winning harmony duo of Tracy McNeil (Canada) and Dan Parsons (Australia), winners of the 2024 Queensland Music Award for Folk. Their luminous blend of cosmic Americana and alt-folk earned them ‘Best new music’ - UNCUT & ★★★★ in SHINDIG, with delicate vocal harmonies reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel, the guitar stylings of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, and the flowing spirit of The Grateful Dead. Their celebrated debut established them as a vital new force, and their brand-new album Way to the Sun (2025) confirms their artistry with glowing global acclaim and radio support. On their second UK/EU tour, Minor Gold deliver unmissable performances of world-class songwriting, spellbinding harmonies, and timeless musicianship.