Draft:Szou
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Comment: In addition to the above, their YouTube channel (see WP:RSPYT), For Out Magazine and social media are not reliable sources so should not be used and publications advertising their show are primary sources and not independent. S0091 (talk) 20:27, 26 May 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest policy, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. UsefulSpoon (talk) 19:11, 26 May 2025 (UTC)
Szou | |
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| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Indie pop |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Members |
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| Website | Official website |
Szou are a British indie pop band formed in London in 2023. They consist of lead singer Zoe Kent and producer David Simpson..[1]
Originally a solo project, Zoe Kent was introduced to David Simpson by a mutual friend and started working together in early 2021, releasing three singles before Simpson joined as an official member[2].
Their debut single as a duo "Up To No Good" was released in March 2024 followed by "Thinkin' Bout" in August 2024, EP "Nice To Meet You" (November 2024), and "Rose-Tinted" (April 2025).
They have received recognition from Atwood Magazine[3], 1883 Magazine[4], Far Out[5] and BBC Introducing as well as being named "Ones to Watch" for London in 2023 by Gigwise[6]. After playing a performance at Maida Vale Studios for the BBC in 2024[7], the band had a series of plays on BBC Radio 1 "Future Pop" with Mollie King for three weeks running with single "Thinkin' Bout" (August 2024)[8][9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Szou". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "SZOU - KOKO". koko.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ Staff, Atwood Magazine (2024-04-12). "Atwood Magazine's Weekly Roundup: April 12, 2024". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "1883 On Rotation: Zara Larsson, Rita Ora, Micky James". 1883 Magazine. 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ Harbron, Lucy (2024-11-10). "The Big Indie Playlist: The best new music of the week". faroutmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ Gotobeat. "Szou with Honess Jones and Lola Simms live at The Victoria Dalston · Gotobeat". Gotobeat. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "BBC Radio 1 - Radio 1's Future Pop, with Mollie King: Ben Ellis with a Future Bop". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "BBC Radio 1 - Radio 1's Future Pop, with Mollie King: Bea and Her Business is the Future Bop!". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "BBC Radio 1 - Radio 1's Future Pop, with Mollie King: Future Bop from Matilda Mann!". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-26.