Liana Flores

Liana Flores
Flores in 2024
Flores in 2024
Background information
Born (1999-06-02) 2 June 1999
OriginLondon, England
Genres
[1][2]
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active2018–present
Labels
Websitewww.lianaflores.com

Liana Flores (Brazilian Portuguese: [liˈɐ̃nɐ ˈfloɾis]; born 2 June 1999) is a British-Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist.[3] After independently releasing two extended plays The Water's Fine! (2018) and Recently (2019), her debut studio album Flower of the Soul was released under Verve and Fiction in June 2024.[4]

Early life

Flores was born to a Brazilian mother and a British father. She was raised in South Norfolk, England. In her youth, she listened to bossa nova artists such as Astrud Gilberto, Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso and João Gilberto.[5]

Flores's musical journey began in primary school, where singing in the school choir was part of the school curriculum.[6] She began playing the piano in childhood and took up the guitar in her mid-teens. Flores notes that she began playing the guitar because she loved bossa nova and wanted to play the Bossa Nova songs she listened to.[7] Despite being of Brazilian background, Flores notes that she did not grow up speaking Portuguese. As a result, she finds music as a way to connect with her Brazilian cultural background.[8]

Flores developed an interest in 1960s folk music in her late teens. Both of these genres would later go on to inspire her own career as a singer-songwriter.[9][10] According to Flores, she likes the idea that both folk music and bossa nova can be done with just vocals and guitar, two key features for her when writing and performing music.[11]

Flores says she felt "boxed in" during her later teen years; consequently, music became an outlet for her to release these feelings.[12] Her public music career began with the help of TikTok and YouTube on her channel "Ukulili."[13] Flores began independently uploading music on these platforms because she felt bored in Norfolk, commenting that there was not a lot to do there.[14] On these applications, Flores would cover show tunes on the ukulele.[15]

At the beginning of the COVID-19 shutdown, Flores began exploring music production.[16] At first, Liana tried not to be too involved on TikTok.[17] At the time, she was finishing up her studies in zoology and preparing to look for a job in the field after graduating.[18] To her surprise, her song "rises the moon" went viral on TikTok in 2021.[19] At first, Flores tried to put aside the success and was focused on finishing her degree from the university.[20] However, with the success of this song, Flores was able to begin pursuing a music career.[21] After helping to attract attention to her work, Flores signed with Verve Records.[22]

In 2022, Flores graduated with a first in Zoology from the University of St Andrews.[9]

Career

Flores independently released two EPs The Water's Fine! and Recently in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Flores first gained viral traction in 2021 from her 2019 song "Rises the Moon".[23] In 2022, Flores opened for Laufey during her Everything I Know About Love Tour.[24]

In 2024, Flores signed with Verve Records.[25] Her first headlining tour began in June 2024 as a month-long tour through the UK and the US.[26] Her debut album Flower of the soul was released on 28 June 2024.[27][28] She toured through the United States, UK, Europe and Asia to support her debut album.[29] Flores also opened for Matt Maltese that year, and toured with Men I Trust for the European leg of their Equus tour in October 2025.[30][31] She also performed with Ichiko Aoba in the Royal Albert Hall as a supporting artist for her Across the Oceans tour on 31 March 2026.[32]

On 24 June 2026, Flores announced an international tour, including her first shows in Mexico, alongside single "So It Goes".[33] She plans to perform with 3 other musicians: Muco on the European leg, Temachii in Mexico City, and Allie Sandt on the American leg.[34] Following this, she would release the single "Silvershoes" on 31 July 2026, and announce her third EP And so it goes... on 4 September 2026.[35]

Artistry

Flores cites Vashti Bunyan,[36] Caetano Veloso,[37] Nick Drake and Joan Baez[9] as influences.[38][39]

She enjoys Bunyan's untrained vocal style and how she wrote her album Just Another Diamond Day on a road journey, which also adds a layer of hardness to the work.[40] Flores also creates lyric collages as a starting point when writing.[41] Many tracks on the album are centered on relationships, whether with other people or with the natural world and animals.[42]

Awards

On February 2, 2024, Flores received the RIAA Platinum Award for her single "rises the moon," meaning that the single has sold over 1 million units.[43]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums with selected details[44]
Title Details
Flower of the Soul

Extended plays

List of EPs with selected details[44]
Title Details
The Water's Fine!
Recently
And so it goes...
  • Planned Release Date: 4 September 2026[35]

Singles

List of singles as lead artist[44]
Title Year Album
"Sign" 2020 Non-album singles
"Sinal"
"I Wish for the Rain" 2024 Flower of the soul
"Nightvisions"
"Orange-Coloured Day"
"Strangest Shapes" Flower of the soul (full bloom)
"So It Goes" 2026 And so it goes...
"Silvershoes"
List of singles as featured artist
Title Year Album
"My Heart's Not In It" (with Matt Maltese) 2024 Songs That Aren't Mine
"Koneko" (with Mei Semones) 2026 Non-album single
"Midnight Lullaby" (with Muca and Roberto Menescal)

Tours

Flores performing at the Troubadour in 2024

Headlining

  • US-UK Tour (2024)[26]
  • Tour of the soul (2024)[29]
  • Europe Tour (2025)[47]
    • Supported by: Agnes Ea[48] (Copenhagen), Giorgia May[49] (Berlin), Veronika Valová[50] (Prague), Mira Taylor[29][51] (Vienna), iuri[52] (Zürich), Março[53] (Milan)
  • So It Goes Tour (2026)[34]

Supporting

 • Laufey - Everything I Know About Love Tour (2022)[24]
 • Matt Maltese - Touring Just To Tour (2024)[30]
 • Men I Trust - Equus Tour (2025)[31]
 • Ichiko Aoba - Across The Ocean Tour (2026)[32]

References

  1. ↑ John Lewis (August 2024). "Liana Flores". Uncut. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  2. ↑ "Artists: Liana Flores". Chuffmedia. Archived from the original on 26 September 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  3. ↑ Shahryar, Sabrina (6 June 2024). "Interview: Liana Flores Will Release Her Debut Album 'Flower of The Soul' On June 28, 2024". Crucial Rhythm. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  4. 1 2 @imlianaflores (28 June 2024). "The day has come! My debut album 'Flower of the soul' is out now ! <3" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
  5. ↑ "Liana Flores is on the rise | Interview". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  6. ↑ "Liana Flores is on the rise | Interview". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  7. ↑ "Liana Flores is on the rise | Interview". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  8. ↑ "Liana Flores is on the rise | Interview". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 David, Laura (8 July 2024). "Liana Flores is on the rise". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  10. ↑ Mocomi, Shunichi (5 July 2024). "フォークとボサノヴァを繋ぐ新世代、リアナ・フローレスが語る柔らかな歌声の背景" [Liana Flores, a new generation artist connecting folk and bossa nova, talks about the background of her soft singing voice] (in Japanese). Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  11. ↑ "Liana Flores is on the rise | Interview". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  12. ↑ "Liana Flores is on the rise | Interview". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  13. ↑ Everything Jazz (30 September 2025). Liana Flores talks Everything Jazz with Jane Cornwell at Love Supreme 2025. Retrieved 30 March 2026 – via YouTube.
  14. ↑ RPS_MUSIC (23 January 2025). Liana Flores speak about the EMPTINESS of Norfolk | RPS PRESENTS | #RPS. Retrieved 30 March 2026 – via YouTube.
  15. ↑ Everything Jazz (30 September 2025). Liana Flores talks Everything Jazz with Jane Cornwell at Love Supreme 2025. Retrieved 30 March 2026 – via YouTube.
  16. ↑ starTV (2 March 2021). 60 Seconds with Liana Flores. Retrieved 30 March 2026 – via YouTube.
  17. ↑ "'I'll imagine what fairies would be dancing to and try to put that to song.' | Liana Flores interviewed whynow". whynow. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  18. ↑ "'I'll imagine what fairies would be dancing to and try to put that to song.' | Liana Flores interviewed whynow". whynow. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  19. ↑ "'I'll imagine what fairies would be dancing to and try to put that to song.' | Liana Flores interviewed whynow". whynow. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  20. ↑ RPS_MUSIC (23 January 2025). Liana Flores speak about the EMPTINESS of Norfolk | RPS PRESENTS | #RPS. Retrieved 30 March 2026 – via YouTube.
  21. ↑ "'I'll imagine what fairies would be dancing to and try to put that to song.' | Liana Flores interviewed whynow". whynow. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  22. ↑ "Liana Flores". Z|ART. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  23. ↑ "Liana Flores, Flower of the Soul". Flood Magazine. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  24. 1 2 @laufey (19 July 2022). "so excited to be joined on tour this fall by @matildathemann and @imlianaflores" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  25. ↑ Zeleniak, Maeve. "Liana Flores fuses classic folk and Bossa Nova on 'Flower of the soul'". WXPN. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  26. 1 2 @imlianaflores (2 April 2024). "announcing my first ever headline tour!" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
  27. ↑ Hussain, Shahzaib (15 May 2024). "Liana Flores Announces Debut Album 'Flower of the Soul'". Clash. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  28. ↑ Pappis, Konstantinos (28 June 2024). "Albums Out Today: Megan Thee Stallion, Loma, Sour Widows, Mabe Fratti, and More". Our Culture Mag. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  29. 1 2 3 Flores, Liana. "tour". Liana Flores. Verve Records. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  30. 1 2 @matthewmaltese (12 January 2024). "the very wonderful Liana Flores, Holly Macve and The Army, The Navy will be joining me on tour. see you in a month 🩶" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
  31. 1 2 @menitrust (21 March 2025). "Hello Europe! We are thrilled to announce that Liana Flores will be supporting us this fall. We added extra Dublin and Manchester dates. The tour is almost sold out, so grab your tickets fast (thank you!!) tix: http://menitrust.com" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
  32. 1 2 "Ichiko Aoba returns to Europe with 'Across the Oceans Tour'". AVO Magazine – One click closer to Japan. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  33. ↑ Alper, Eric (24 June 2026). "Liana Flores Announces Global Headline Tour and Shares Breezy New Single "So It Goes"". That Eric Alper. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  34. 1 2 https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ-NvBVuqfZ/
  35. 1 2 Magazine, BabyStep (31 July 2026). "Liana Flores Announces New EP And so it goes… and Unveils Dreamy New Single "Silvershoes"". Babystep Magazine. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  36. ↑ Flores, Liana (20 August 2024). "Role Models: Vashti Bunyan Is a Familiar Place for Liana Flores to Return". Talkhouse. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  37. ↑ Admin (21 April 2022). "'music making is first and foremost one of my greatest joys' -Interview with Liana Flores". miacaven. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  38. ↑ Wikforss-Green, Hannah (29 September 2024). "Liana Flores Finds Her Sound In The Moonlight". Byline. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  39. ↑ "VIDEO: INTERVIEW – Liana Flores Talks Debut Album, Writing Process, Bossa Nova Inspirations". B-Sides. 1 October 2024. Archived from the original on 27 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  40. ↑ Everything Jazz (30 September 2025). Liana Flores talks Everything Jazz with Jane Cornwell at Love Supreme 2025. Retrieved 30 March 2026 – via YouTube.
  41. ↑ B-Sides® with Pete Mar (1 October 2024). Liana Flores Talks 'Flower of the Soul', Collaging Lyrics, Bossa Nova. Retrieved 30 March 2026 – via YouTube.
  42. ↑ B-Sides® with Pete Mar (1 October 2024). Liana Flores Talks 'Flower of the Soul', Collaging Lyrics, Bossa Nova. Retrieved 30 March 2026 – via YouTube.
  43. ↑ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  44. 1 2 3 Flores, Liana. "music". Liana Flores. Verve Records. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  45. ↑ Flores, Liana. "The Water's Fine! - EP". Liana Flores - bandcamp. bandcamp. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  46. ↑ Flores, Liana. "recently - EP". Liana Flores - bandcamp. bandcamp. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  47. ↑ @imlianaflores; (2 May 2025). "Liana Flores Autumn 2025" – via Instagram.
  48. ↑ @agnes_ea_; (12 September 2025). "Varmer op for britisk-brasilianske @imlianaflores på Vega" – via Instagram.
  49. ↑ "Liana Flores + Giorgia-May". larkberlin. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  50. ↑ "Liana Flores + Support: Veronika Valová". art.ceskatelevize. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  51. ↑ "Mira Taylor upcoming performances". mirataylor. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  52. ↑ @iuri.music; (11 October 2025). "3 more live shows left" – via Instagram.
  53. ↑ "Liana Flores". arcibellezza. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
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