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Claudia Kate, UNMUTED, 2026 © Alia Thomas | www.aliathomas.com | Please do not use without permission or share without credit.

UNMUTED: A Conversation with Claudia Kate

Alia Smallwood Thomas June 3, 2026

Claudia Kate is very much what you might call, a girls-girl. Following in the footsteps of her influences, she’s a big advocate for women’s rights and speaks honestly about what’s it’s like for women in the world that she finds herself in. In her professional career so far, she’s already been likened to artists such as Kate Nash and Wolf Alice, and her song BIG TALK, Little Girl gained a lot of popularity in 2022 when she was just 23, talking about the political environment around the time and life growing up as a young woman in that environment. If you want real, raw, honest songwriting, Claudia gives you just that. But, she has more than just the experience as an artist herself as she’s also a merch seller for a popular British band, and a guitar teacher to the younger generation of musicians, and has very recently been on her first tour supporting a band she grew up listening to. She shares insights into the reality of the cost of touring as a supporting independent upcoming artist, life on the road as a merch seller with the Hoosiers, and the special connection that music has within her family. Claudia’s passion and fun-loving personality shines through as she speaks about the roles she plays in the industry. Don’t be surprised if by the end of this, you find yourself part of the ‘Claudia Kate Cult’ too.

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In Music Photography, Photojournalism, Photography, Portraiture, UNMUTED, UNMUTED: Women In Music, Women In Music Tags Claudia Kate, UNMUTED, Music Industry, Music Interview, Artist Interview, Female Artist, Female Musician, Women In Music, Music Photography, Music Journalism, portrait photography
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Eva Sheldrake, 2025 © Alia Thomas - do you use without permission.

UNMUTED: A Conversation with Eva Sheldrake

Alia Smallwood Thomas October 15, 2025

Eva Sheldrake is the lead singer, and female powerhouse of Brighton-based band, Eville. The trio have made quite a noise in the metal and alternative music scene over the last year with their self-proclaimed ‘brat metal’ sounds, and with their upcoming EP out on Friday, it’s clear they won’t be quietening down anytime soon. I caught up with Eva to talk about everything from the workings of an independant band, to her loud support for needing more women in metal, let alone the music industry. Her fearless nature to not shy away from speaking out on what’s important, and advocating for women to dress how they want to on stage is honourable, and a great portrayal of what the next generation of artists are bringing to the table.

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In Photojournalism, UNMUTED, UNMUTED: Women In Music Tags Eva Sheldrake, Eville, UNMUTED, Women In Music, Portrait Photography, Photojournalism, Music Interview, Music Industry
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