India Arkin

HMVs first ever unsigned artist, India Arkin is most definitely one to watch in 2023.

Launching her debut album Home Truths in October 2022, has found the rising-star as a National Album Day ambassador alongside the likes of Sam Ryder, Franz Ferdinand, KSI and locked her down as a BBC Introducing Tips artist for 2023.

India is an indie singer-song-writer based in Newcastle.

Having always had artistic drive at the forefront, India originally moved to the city to study Fine Art, and began recording music for her solo project through the lockdowns in 2020.

Launching her debut single Dashboard Dancing in August of 2021; she quickly caught the attention of the BBC, finding a heavy rotation on BBC Introducing North East and BBC Introducing Tees.

Her debut EP No Innocent Bystander later featuring on Tom Robinsons Radio 6 Mixtape, and earning her a residency at The Sage Gateshead.

India continues to tow the line between her music and fine art creative practice further as she develops herself a musician: defined by her idiosyncratic soundscapes and confessional lyricism.