About this artist
‘Blow up meets Mafianne Faithful’
Iraina Mancini is a Singer/ Songwriter, DJ and Radio Host from London.
Her look and sound has been heavily inspired by 60s/70s
Cinema, French YeYe girls such as Sylvie Vatan , Jacqueline
Taieb and Francoise Hardy as well as hints of Psychedelia and pop. Working with legendary producer / co writer Jagz Kooner at his infamous EchoPlex Studios in London and featuring a collaboration of talented musician this is Iraina’s first release.
'Undercover 'is a little slice of french 60s inspired pop, with Bond esq. brass and sweeping stfings, powerful vocals and a tip to Serg Gainsbourg's rhythm section.
Iraina started writing songs and collecting records at a young age. Her father Geoff Maccormack was in a band with David Bowie from Aladdin Sane through to Station to Station so music has always been in her blood.
Iraina has later gone on to become an international DJ spinning Northern Soul, 60’s Rhythm and Blues and Garage rock which has influenced her sound greatly. She also presents her own weekly radio show on Soho Radio where she has gained a following playing her love of all things vintage.
This single ‘Undercover’ is Iraina’s first release of many to come.