About
Moriah Bailey (fka sun riah) is a songwriter who creates intimate and vulnerable sound worlds using primarily harp, voice, and effects pedals. Much of Bailey’s approach to the harp – looping, layering, playing with ambiance, dissonance, and noise – has implicitly challenged many assumptions about her instrument. She at times plays solo and at other times is joined by a phenomenal ensemble of musicians. Paste Magazine describes Bailey’s music as showcasing “masterful minimalism and operatic vocals.” Her songs are delicate and tender, defiant and strong, and they provide space to dwell on and sit with emotions.
“Songs spare and vulnerable yet shot through with a certain steeliness. A sense of perseverance in the face of tension and loss that might not be love as we are usually shown it, but is love all the same.”
– John Doyle (Various Small Flames)
“It’s the kind of music that picks up the pieces from broken circumstances, but it holds and contemplates them rather than gluing them back together.”
— Evan Jarvicks (Make Oklahoma Weirder)
“Moriah Bailey’s ability to capture the complexities of saying goodbye to a loved one is unparalleled.”
– Ben Garland (Folk Radio)
“…masterful minimalism and operatic vocals…”
— Paste Magazine
Overton
Surrenden Rd, Brighton BN4 2WQ
(123)-456-7890
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