Hackney Folk Club - Bruce Molsky & Darol Anger

Bruce Molsky at Chats Palace

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.

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”.

Patterson has also garnered attention for her collaborations with renowned drummer Adam Betts (Colossal Squid), known for his work with Squarepusher, Goldie, and Jarvis Cocker, and has contributed to Johnny Flynn and Sivu’s latest records.

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.”