Queen Colobus

“...boundless creativity...”

- CLASH Magazine

“Queen Colobus owning it, truly dazzling…” 

- Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC 6 Music

Blending UK Jazz breakbeats with emotive indie guitars and a raw, heartfelt vocal performance, Queen Colobus’ new single Dandelion drops on 23rd January 2025, accompanied by a music video and a launch gig at Servant Jazz Quarters in London.

Led by Welsh frontwoman Beth Hopkins and produced by VVilhelm (Ebi Soda/Chloe Bodur/Madeleine), the song’s themes are clear from the outset, with the opening line, “You said when you’re tired of living you will take it out on me.” Beth comments, “I heard one too many stories of friends in emotionally abusive relationships, and this song just came out.”

With their back catalogue featured on BBC Radio 1 and 6Music, Spotify’s Jazz UK and Fresh Finds UK & IE playlists, and interviews with Mary Anne Hobbs and Robert Elms, Dandelion is set to be an unmissable release in 2025.

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. Led by Welsh saxophonist and vocalist Beth Hopkins, the band features Morgan Rickman (guitar), Will Heaton (bass), and Adam Skinner (drums). Queen Colobus’ intricate musicianship and tight-knit friendship empower their joyful and cathartic shows, selling out prestigious venues including Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room and gaining support from industry tastemakers such as BBC 6Music and CLASH.

Dandelion is out on 23rd January 2025.