Cassyette

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Cassyette
Also known asCassy Brooking
Born Chelmsford, Essex, England
Genres Electro pop, rock, pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Website www.cassyette.co.uk

Cassy Brooking, [1] known by her stage name Cassyette is an English singer-songwriter. Described as "a modern alternative icon" (by Kerrang) "with a sound that calls to arms" (by MTV), Cassyette took the main stage at her festival debut at Download 2021, performing alongside headline slot Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes . In 2022, she toured Europe with Sum 41 and supported My Chemical Romance on their comeback tour. Most recently, as of 2024, she has been one of three acts supporting Bring Me the Horizon on their NX_GN WRLD TOUR.

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Early life

Cassyette began her career as a DJ and songwriter. After university, she "became a staple on the London live circuit". [2]

Career

Songwriting for various artists and bands alongside her own music, Cassyette merges pop and rock inspired sounds with modern-day electronic pop. Cassyette's first solo debut, Push n Pull, was labelled "a seriously well-crafted, addictive gem that should underline Cassyette's reputation as not only one of London's most relevant new artists, but a consummate beat maker and songwriter" by Niji Magazine. [3]

Cassyette has most recently [ when? ] appeared at Download Pilot festival, [4] her festival debut, as well as making a guest appearance alongside Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes on their headlining slot. [5]

Cassyette co-wrote and performed backing vocals for "Doomsday Blue", the Irish entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, performed by Bambie Thug.

She will be the support act for Bryan Adams for his Dreamland Margate concert on 13th June 2024. [6]

Discography

Singles

TitleYearLabel
"Dear Goth"2021 Devil Land
"Prison Purse"2021 Devil Land
"Petrichor"2021 Devil Land
"Behind Closed Doors"2021 Devil Land
"Mayhem"2022 Devil Land
"Sad Girl Summer"2022 Devil Land
"Dead Roses"2022 Devil Land
"September Rain"2022 Devil Land
"Boom" [7] 2023 Devil Land
"Ipecac"2024 Devil Land
"Why Am I Like This?"2024 Devil Land
"When She Told Me"2024 Devil Land

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References

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  2. www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/song-of-the-day/cassyette-push-n-pull l – The Line Of Best Fit – Retrieved 5 March 2018. Cassyette unveils stunning ‘80s-tinged pop debut "Push N Pull"
  3. https://nijimagazine.com/2018/03/push-n-pull-is-the-amazing-debut-release-from-london-based-producer-dj-cassyette/%5B%5D – Niji Magazine – Retrieved 15 March 2018.
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  6. Kathy Bailes (11 December 2023). "Best-selling artist Bryan Adams heading to Dreamland in 2024". The Isle of Thanet News. Retrieved 11 June 2024. The show will also feature support from electro-pop singer-songwriter Cassyette.
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