Gig Preview: of iyrn, Fern and Pollyanna Cowgirl
Friday 29th May
Centrala, Birmingham – 7:30 pm
A beautifully intimate night of alternative‑indie, folk‑tinted dreamscapes and poetic storytelling arrives at Centrala on Friday, 29th May, as of iyrn headline to celebrate the release of their debut EP Bury Me, joined by special guests Fern and Pollyanna Cowgirl.
London‑based but rooted in the Black Country, of iyrn craft a warm, emotionally honest alternative‑indie sound shaped by the idea of home, a concept they explore through bilingual songwriting and a fluid blend of Brazilian and English musical traditions. Their music moves between languages and textures, weaving folk, indie and Tropicália influences into something tender, atmospheric and quietly bold.
Their debut EP ‘Bury Me’, out 2nd June via Joy Of Life International, features six tracks including the latest single ‘Turn It Red’, offering a rich, cross‑cultural palette shaped by live improvisation and the unique environment of Hidden Place, the temple‑based studio in Osaka where the band have been producing their work since 2020. This show offers a rare chance to hear the EP performed live just days before its release.
Birmingham indie‑folk duo Fern bring to the bill lush, wistful soundscapes built on ethereal vocals, delicate guitar work and a growing palette of lap steel, violin and atmospheric production.
Formed in 2024 by Zuzanna Dudek and Morgan Gibson, and later joined by Harry Banks and Letisha Orr, Fern draws inspiration from Elliott Smith, Adrianne Lenker, Hayley Heynderickx and Dora Jar. Their music feels intimate, soft‑spoken and deeply emotive, a perfect complement to of iyrn’s warmth.
Opening the night is Birmingham’s Pollyanna Cowgirl, who treads the line between the gritty and the sublime, blending haunting vocal melodies with undulating instrumentation and poetic lyricism. Following in the lineage of PJ Harvey and Tom Waits, her songs explore the full spectrum of human emotion.
After early support from Lauren Laverne (BBC 6 Music) and BBC Introducing, and being named a One to Watch for 2026, she arrives at Centrala with growing momentum and a sound that lingers long after the final note.
A Friday night filled with cross‑cultural indie warmth, atmospheric folk and evocative storytelling, ideal for anyone who loves music that feels intimate, thoughtful and beautifully crafted.