Beatrix Players & Living In Shadows

BEATRIX PLAYERS

The Beatrix Players are an award-winning eight-piece progressive rock band known for their cinematic soundscapes, intricate musicianship, and emotionally charged live performances. Blending elements of classic prog, art rock, post-rock, and modern experimental textures, the group has built a reputation for crafting expansive compositions that balance technical precision with atmospheric depth.

With a growing international fanbase, the Beatrix Players continue to push creative boundaries, combining technical sophistication with emotional storytelling – carrying the progressive rock tradition forward while forging a sound distinctly their own

After receiving critical acclaim for their first and second albums, they’re back with their third album to delight the ears of their fans once more. It’s a show not to miss!

“The music is shaped and carried by Amy’s expressive, inspiring, and captivating singing, reminiscent of Kate Bush, and Tori Amos, and John Hackett’s intriguing, and versatile flute plays an important role. However, the outstanding quality of all the musicians provides for a perfect balance of each instrument and the entire music very much to sound like a band effort.” DPRP

“Beatrix Players return triumphant with the mesmerising ‘Living & Alive’, a collection of songs that are bewitching and compelling and leave you in no doubt of their stature in the music industry of today. The sublime voice of Amy Birks and outstanding musicianship on show have created one of the most outstanding releases of 2023 and one that should be on your list of must-buy albums, it really is that good!” Prog Radar

“Who would have thought that one would even be reminded of Fleetwood Mac or Jethro Tull. No, no, no plagiarism here! Beatrix Players have created an independent, successful work. It’s worth giving it an ear and diving into an enchanted garden of beautiful sounds, thought-provoking lyrics and impressive vocals. By the end of the album you feel one with the world. That’s worth a lot, isn’t it?” German Genesis Fanclub – Thomas Jesse

Living in Shadows

Vocalist Zoe Gilby (Parliamentary Jazz Vocalist of the year 2019) along with multi instrumentalist Andy Champion formed Living in Shadows as a studio project during the 2020 lockdown. Their distinctive sound follows in the tradition of English alt pop and progressive rock whilst also reflecting their background in jazz. They have released two albums to date; ‘Living in Shadows’ (2020) and ‘Neon Burning’ (2024), both to critical acclaim. Following the release of the second album, Living in Shadows expanded to a five piece. Fronted by Zoë with Andy on bass and synths; the new lineup also features Mark Williams on guitar, Ben Lawrence on keyboards and John Bradford on drums.

“…a profound depth and a distinct sound… Living In Shadows is truly limitless.” – BEAT Magazine (AU)

“(Living in Shadows) know how to pen an arresting melody and ‘Neon Burning’ is teaming with them… this is a release that is packing gold.” – The Crack (UK)