Modern Woman

Modern Woman is a London art-rock act led by songwriter Sophie Harris, presenting music from their debut album at ICA London.

Modern Woman is a London band built around primary songwriter Sophie Harris, whose early solo writing developed into a full group. The band takes its name from the project itself and works between post-punk, avant-garde and folk influences. Their debut album, Johnny's Dreamworld, is due for release on a new label, One Little Independent Records, and is presented on this visit as the centre of the evening.

Harris has described the band's approach as one built on contrast: tender and harsh, loud and quiet, scrappy and polished. Violinist and composer David Denyer brings a background in experimental composition and textural sound, while Juan Brint-Gutiérrez plays bass and saxophone and Adam Blackhurst is on drums. Their style blends folk lyricism with noise that meets melody. The album was produced by Joel Burton, whose previous work includes Naima Bock, Katy J Pearson and Vanishing Twin.

The concert is presented by Bad Vibrations. ICA London, the venue, hosts concerts, talks and exhibitions and suits listeners interested in new independent British music and experimental songwriting.