Queen Colobus
“...boundless creativity...”
- CLASH Magazine
“Queen Colobus owning it, truly dazzling…”
- Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC 6 Music
Eclectic outfit Queen Colobus return to the UK’s vibrant jazz-pop scene with new single Flare, out on 13th November 2025. This is the second single taken from their upcoming EP Dandelion, out 27th November 2025.
Seamlessly blending elements of UK Jazz with emotive indie guitars and a raw, heartfelt vocal performance, Queen Colobus once again create genre-bending soundscapes that are brimming with honesty, polished production and pure vibes. Led by Welsh saxophonist and vocalist Beth Hopkins, Queen Colobus weave a sound that is both soothing and head-banging in equal measure. Their devastatingly honest lyrics and rage-filled riffs fuel their more-ish songs, and new single Flare is no exception. Talking about the single, Beth elaborates, “it was born out of a jam a few years back. The lyrics poured out as a feeling of being overwhelmed. Like drowning in a sea that hasn’t noticed. It developed into a kind of ABA form - we liked that the middle section felt like that extreme moment of overwhelm: drowning in the chaos”.
The band features Beth (vocals/sax), Morgan Rickman (guitar), Will Heaton (bass), and Adam Skinner (drums). They have been featured on Spotify’s Jazz UK, Fresh Finds Jazz and Fresh Finds UK & IE playlists, as well as receiving radio play from the likes of BBC Radio 1’s Victoria Jane, BBC 6Music’s Mary Anne Hobbs, Jazz FM’s Tony Minvielle, Soho Radio’s Women In Jazz and Tina Edwards. Their intricate musicianship and tight-knit friendship empower their joyful and cathartic shows, selling out prestigious venues including Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room and performing festivals such as We out Here and Lost Village. They have also support from industry tastemakers such as Clash Magazine and Loud Women to name a few.
Catch Queen Colobus live on Thursday, 20th November at JazzLive at the Crypt as part of EFG London Jazz Festival - Tickets.
Flare is out on 13th November 2025. Their upcoming EP Dandelion is out 27th November 2025.
