Babeheaven have become the band we know and love today, all thanks to a chance meeting several years ago when lead singer Nancy and guitarist Jamie formed a friendship that would later lead to a recording contract. They have since gathered a five-piece band from West London all through friendships, so this is one tight-knit group. Years later, Babeheaven have established a real name for themselves with over 300k monthly listens on Spotify, 2.68k avid Youtube followers, and bagging themselves the support act for Loyle Carner in a show in Bristol. In terms of what genre of music Babeheaven falls under, I’d say it’s a combination and wonderfully unique mix of alternative and alt-pop, which combined with Nancy’s ethereal and evocative vocals, makes for one great sound.

We were lucky enough to speak to Nancy Anderson, frontwoman and lead singer of Babeheaven for a little chat about music, being a woman in music and what the future holds for this up and coming alt-pop band. Plus they have a new single being released in a matter of days so WATCH THIS SPACE!

How did Babeheaven form as a band?

We formed out of friendship and an enjoyment of music. Jamie and I have always lived very close to each other, so it was easy to find time to write together and hang out. 

What makes Babeheaven unique as a band?

I think that because we both have different taste in music when we make stuff together, we can blend our influences. We are both coming to the table with our own ideas and merging to create what we enjoy; it isn’t genre specific or anything.

What’s been the highlight of your career so far as a band?

Every headline show feels like a highlight, especially when we play in London and have our friend’s, family and fans watching. Also receiving vinyl pressings always feels incredible, having the physical release of music feels so much more real then listening to it online. 

What other bands inspire you?

I loved Bow Wow Wow when I was young, I loved seeing a female singer leading a band with guys and invariably I found myself in that position! Their music and artwork is also so good.

What advice would you give other young bands and musicians looking to get into the music industry?

Find a scene of people doing something similar to you and create together. Make music you love and don’t rush.

You’ve previously supported Loyle Carner in Bristol, what was that like?

Touring is always great - it’s so fun meeting someone and forming a weird tour family together, playing the shows moving on to the next city.

If you could collaborate with anyone in the world right now, who would it be?

I would love to work with Micca Levi - she makes such amazing music. 

When you guys aren’t busy being Babeheaven, what do you do in your spare time?

I spend so much of my time cooking. I love making food for people and hosting them - obviously it has been pretty hard to do that at the moment, but I have been testing out recipes on my housemates for the moment that I can throw a dinner party again. I also love watching films so I spend a lot of time doing that.

Nancy, how does it feel being the only woman in the band and just generally in the music industry?

Being the only woman in the band has always been good for me, all the guys are my really close friends and we get on really well. I find it hard on the road when I want help choosing an outfit. But we have a female manager so its made life much easier in that respect, and it’s great to get her perspective on things. Sometimes being female in the music industry can be hard because lots of labels feel like boys clubs, but I don't let that get me down, at the end of the day I am able to create music I love and release it!

What does the future hold for Babeheaven? (provided COVID-19 hopefully disappears and things settle down)

We have been working on an album over the past couple of months, so releasing that and getting back on tour!