Biography

Abi Farrell was raised on a soundtrack of female-driven pop, funk and soul. Influences from the likes of Aretha, Chaka, Carole King and Eva Cassidy may all be present in Abi’s music but each song is brought into the here and now by her effortlessly pure voice and lyrical dexterity. Named as ‘an artist on the rise’ by Blues and Soul magazine, Abi’s career began with the release of her debut EP The Only Way I Learn in 2019. In 2020, a chance meeting with Nick Corbin sparked a songwriting collaboration which led to releasing a series of singles on Big AC Records. First up was I Will See You Through, produced by Mitch Ayling (The Milk). The tracks earned rave reviews and worldwide radio exposure including plays from Craig Charles and Robert Elms. Blues and Soul dubbed Empowered “A soul-soaked track chock full of positives..a standout vocal from an artist on the rise.” Abi’s career gained further momentum with Don’t Follow Me, a social commentary on misogyny which was premiered by Elms. On its release Mi-Soul Radio named Abi One To Watch and Abi performed the track live on Radio 4’s ‘Loose Ends”. Further national recognition came in 2022 when Stepping Out Of Your Shadow was played by Craig Charles on Radio 2, praising the track as ‘Proper Northern Soul for the 21st century’. Then came love song for the ages Nobody Else with shades of Roberta Flack and Minnie Riperton. New Love, Abi’s brand new single is sure to mark another captivating leap forward in her exciting career.