Think pop melodies with dark, soulful beats and a jazz inspired husky jazz vocal. Widely known for her seductive live performances, Rita Satch is fast becoming an unforgettable presence in Australia’s neo-soul movement. Satch recently returned from Glastonbury festival and successful UK tour which saw her sharing the stage with artists such as Kate Nash and Hiatus Kaiyote.
Brought up on jazz and soul greats Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles and Nina Simone, Rita Satch has a powerful voice which has garnered the attention of some of Australia’s most renowned musicians, including Mark Fitzgibbon who would go on to call Rita “the best singer songwriter to hit the scene in a long time”. With the release of her debut EP Awoken in 2011, Rita thrived as a jazz singer and chanteuse, cutting her teeth in the Melbourne scene supporting the likes of Renee Geyer, Kate Ceberano and Christine Anu.
Her latest self-titled EP, produced by Ryan Ritchie (Kimbra, The Raah Project) and featuring legendary violinist Tim Fain (Philip Glass), was launched in Melbourne, Sydney and London to sell-out crowds and has been well received by Triple J and BBC Radio 2.
A dynamic and versatile performer, Rita brings an electrifying presence on stage. Satch works with some of Australia’s most acclaimed musicians, sharing band members with the likes of Kimbra, Gotye and The Cat Empire. A collision of hip hop beats and pop infused soul, Rita Satch has big things in store and is an act not to be missed this year.