Between the crackles of vinyl and the rummaging of vintage cassette tapes, Kohla crafts a timeless yet futuristic take on classic soul. Turning to legendary 60s artists for initial inspiration, such as Sam Cooke, Etta James, and Nat King Cole, she polishes her cinematic production with influence from contemporary house-hold names such as Frank Ocean, Lana Del Rey, and FKA Twigs. Co-produced by Dave Lloyd of Stillhound, her stories are coloured through a blend of digital and analogue, a vivid illustration of her sepia-tinged memories.
A fine art graduate of The Edinburgh College of Art, her current interdisciplinary project is supported by Creative Scotland and Help Musicians.
Kohla, who has been described as 'Evocative Jazz Pop' by Roddy Hart live on BBC Radio Scotland Quay Sessions, released her highly anticipated debut album 'Romance' on 8 September.
'Romance is a stunning and emotionally powered masterpiece. Kohla is a ground-breaking artist on a path of undeniable success.' - Wonderland Magazine
"Gorgeous gossamer-joy; the gifted multi-instrumentalist Kohla." - Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6music
‘Expertly blending electro-pop, neo-soul and slick R&B vibes, Romance is the brilliant debut album from Kohla.' - The Scotsman
'An answer to pop misogyny, Kohla sounds both ultra-modern and old school at the same time. A delight.' - The Herald
'An eargasmic melodic explosion, Kohla is charting her own path with her brand of retro-tinged futuristic soul stylings'. - EARMILK
