Evi Vine, a British musician renowned for her ethereal vocals and captivating soundscapes, has carved out a unique niche in the alternative landscape. Born in Belfast but raised in London, Evi’s journey into music began in childhood, fuelled by a deep-seated passion for artistic expression drawing inspiration from artists as diverse as PJ Harvey to Cocteau Twins.

It wasn’t long before she found her own voice, though, blending elements of darkwave, post-rock, and ambient music to create a signature sound first heard in 2012 on her debut album, “…And So The Morning Comes”. Showcasing evocative singing and reflective lyrics, the album earned widespread acclaim within the alternative music scene. Hailed as “the underground gem of 2011” by Drowned in Sound, and championed by Simon Raymonde (Bella Union, Cocteau Twins), it was also revered as “one of my favourites of the year” by Wayne Hussey of The Mission. Vine was soon featured playing live on ARTE TV in Hamburg, followed by a sell-out first show in Germany. A year later Vine she appeared again featured in ARTE’s ‘Tracks’ show along with Ed Sheeran.

Continuing to push the boundaries of her artistry, Vine released her sophomore album, “Give Your Heart To The Hawks” in 2015, exploring themes of love, loss, and existential longing against a backdrop of brooding sonic landscapes. Co-produced by Richard Formby (Spacemen 3, Wild Beasts) and mixed by the legendary Phill Brown (Talk Talk, David Bowie, Robert Plant, Beth Gibbons) her second album was characterized by apocalyptic soundscapes and haunting vocals.
Brown enthused: “The album is intense – dark, layered, wonderfully atmospheric, fragile, and at times stripped bare. It’s an album to get lost in… and then surface with Evi’s haunting and delicate vocals and the endless space.”
Wayne Hussey then asked Evi to join with The Mission to sing backing vocals to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Across two tours Evi and her band also supported The Mission in UK and Europe. She subsequently contributed backing vocals to The Mission’s Top 40 album “Another Fall From Grace” and collaborated with Michael Ciravolo on the debut album from LA-based Beauty In Chaos.

As a solo artist, Evi continued to evolve and experiment. Her sound became heavier with post-rock elements adding to the intensity on third album “Black//Light//White//Dark”, featuring Simon Gallup, bassist with The Cure, and guitarist Peter Yates of Fields Of The Nephilim. Gallup recalled his part in the album: “Hammersmith… Me, drunk, meet Evi for the first time… I mumble that I’d love to play on a couple of tracks. Don’t hear anything for ages then an email out of the blue… Feel nervous but a day trip to the coast and I really enjoy the songs.” The album was produced by Dave Izumi (Nordic Giants, Ed Harcourt, Magic Numbers) and mixed by Phill Brown. In 2019 Evi toured the album throughout Europe and Scandinavia, playing in London in March 2020 supporting Insect Ark – the evening that Covid closed down live entertainment…

During lockdown Evi contributed vocals to The Mission charity version of “Tower Of Strength” (which also featured Gary Numan, Lol Tolhurst, Rachel Goswell, Budgie and Midge Ure among others). Of the new collective recording she reflected: “The power we have collectively is transformative… I love and admire Wayne and the band and the warmth and intention behind this release. I know the power of this song and I feel so honoured to have been invited to join so many celebrated artists, this is a beautiful star in the darkest of times.”

In 2023, as the world emerged from beneath the Covid cloud, Evi was heard again as a founding member of the post-rock collective Silver Moth, as vocalist and bass player alongside Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai, on their “Black Bay” album released by Bella Union/PIAS.

As she continues to push the boundaries of her craft, Evi Vine remains committed to creating music that speaks to the depths of the human experience. With her haunting vocals and emotionally charged compositions, she continues to captivate audiences and cement her status as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary alternative music.