Iraina Mancini is a Singer, Songwriter, and DJ, celebrated for her effortlessly chic and irresistibly cool fusion of Psychedelia, Retro-Soul, Ye-Ye, and the glamour of vintage cinema. With a sound that bridges the past and present, Iraina creates music that is both timeless and daringly fresh.
Her collaborations include legendary producers, such as Jagz Kooner (Primal Scream, Andrew Weatherall), Simon Dine (Paul Weller), Erol Alkan (Duran Duran), and Sunglasses for Jaws (Miles Kane). Her debut album, Undo The Blue, earned critical acclaim, with Shindig Magazine praising it as “a playfully radical first album… perfectly amalgamating psych, pop, and rock,” and The Times hailing her as “a new heroine to make us swoon!”
Iraina’s infectious sound has become a staple on BBC6 Music, with an unprecedented six consecutive singles earning playlist spots. Lauren Laverne declared her “an artist I absolutely love,” while Chris Hawkins recently invited her for an exclusive live session at the iconic Maida Vale Studios. Her music resonates far beyond the UK, with significant airplay across global radio networks, cementing her as an international force.
As a DJ, Iraina has spun her magic at some of the world’s most glamorous locations, including Ibiza, Mallorca, Paris, Cannes, Los Angeles, and Toronto. She has graced the decks at prestigious events such as NME Awards, Toronto Film Festival, GQ, Dunhill, Swarovski, Vogue, Temperley London, Clash, Stylist magazine and Film4. Also key music festivals; Glastonbury, Wilderness, Secret Garden Party, Jubilation and Black Deer, to name a few, seamlessly merging her love of fashion, film, and music.
Beyond performing, Iraina is a host of her popular monthly radio show on London’s legendary Soho Radio. With a loyal following, she shares exclusive DJ sets, in-depth interviews with icons like Lee Fields, PP Arnold, and Babyshambles, and curated homages to Northern Soul, Funk, vintage R&B, Ska, and Garage Rock.
Fresh off her first sold-out UK solo tour and high-profile support slots with The Coral and Saint Etienne, Iraina is now recording her highly anticipated second album, set to drop in 2025.