Taking their lead musically from an eclectic set of influences that range from Glam Pop to Broadway, Barbara makes classic irresistible pop music with a literary and intellectual approach. Whilst the influence on the music is noticeably American, Barbara’s lyrics are quintessentially British, infused with the inquisitive, satirical spirit of Harold Pinter, George Orwell and Ray Davies.

In 2021 Barbara drew acclaim for their sparkling performance at The Isle of Wight Festival, and their first two releases were supported by BBC Introducing and Louder Than War. With a number of tantalising collaborations on the horizon 2022 promises to be a breakthrough year. As Neil March (Fresh On The Net) puts it, ‘There is no one out there that really sounds like Barbara. If there is any justice, they are going to go on to achieve amazing things…’