Sia Raw

From Monday May 5th onwards, band of the week on Tameside Radio's Local Music Spotlight feature are Sia Raw. The genre-defiant band released their debut single 'Pull Of You' last month and have a sound which they describe as 'fusing soulful intensity, experimental textures, and unfiltered emotion into every note, with a sound which is a force born of friction, where tenderness collides with distortion, and beauty emerges from chaos'. Sia Raw formed in January 2025, and what followed was a natural chemistry that turned individual talent into something magnetic. At the heart of Sia Raw is their frontwoman herself, an exceptionally gifted 20-year-old vocalist and lyricist, whose voice and words are as raw as they are powerful. Alongside Sia is former Twisted Wheel drummer Ben Robinson, a highly sought after drummer whose relentless energy and precision anchors the band’s rhythms with force and finesse. Sia's guitarists are Isaac Walbrooke and Jack Wild, who both bring their own distinct styles to the band. Bass player Ethan McCaffery lays down a solid backbone, creating pulsating grooves that provide momentum to Sia Raw's sound. Together, they infuse the band’s raw lyricism, layering it with a vibe that’s smooth yet intense. Sia Raw are one of the bands who will be playing live at our next Indie Rock n Roll Local Music Spotlight Live night at Whittles at Tokyo Live Music Venue in Oldham on Friday August 8th. Tickets are on sale now.