Where the Birth of Cherry begins...
SASKIA
Feeding you music for Your Dark Soul
Exploring the dark corners of obsession, love and the electric pulse of Neo Soul. She crafts immersive soundscapes that challenge the boundaries of your perception.
About Saskia
Saskia is a soulful and fiercely creative singer-songwriter blending Neo-soul and Dark Pop with a haunting, cinematic edge. Her music is rooted in shadowy narratives and unsettling storytelling,
Her passion for performance began at just six years old, when she would jump on stage at her mum’s shows and ask to sing alongside the bands. From an early age, music became both an obsession and an outlet. Through studying performing arts in both high school and college,
Saskia has busked in both Paris and Italy, experiences that helped refine her confidence, artistry, and connection with live audiences. She has been writing and creating her own music since the age of ten and is currently studying at Leeds Conservatoire.
The Birth of Cherry
Cherry is a character created by Saskia, an alter ego she becomes when performing her music. While she still lives as Saskia in everyday life, on stage she transforms into Cherry.
Cherry was born during a shift in Saskia’s songwriting. She originally wrote about love and heartbreak, but as her music began exploring darker themes like obsession and emotional intensity, Cherry emerged as the embodiment of those feelings.
Cherry represents a version of Saskia shaped by deep love that repeatedly turned into pain. Over time, that pain evolves into something more unstable and consuming. In her story, love becomes fixation, and that fixation grows into obsession. In this darker state, Cherry’s emotions can lead her to extreme actions, including stalking and violence toward the person she desires and to anyone that gets in the way.
Many of Saskia’s well-known darker songs either come from Cherry’s perspective or are told about her through someone else’s eyes. In that sense, Cherry functions both as a narrator and a subject within the music, Cherry even has her own social media account (@pinkglittergore).
A little look into her world of darkness
Explore the aesthetics of Saskia and what her vibe is all about.
"Saskia has always had a raw talent for music, in both writing and singing. When she released her first demo, it's all I listened to for months! Since then I've been eagerly awaiting more." - Ezra Higginbottom
"An aspiring talent like no other. Saskia has demonstrated an eagerness to step out of her comfort zone and absorb opportunities to develop her creativity. As a singer in the DV Collective she has excelled both vocally and professionally." - DV, CEO, Music Composer
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The Sound
"Having watched Saskia perform multiple times, I can say with confidence that she is a highly talented singer. Saskia utilises her depth in vocal range to blend genres, creating an engaging and exciting listening experience. Not only does she have an excellent singing ability, she also has a unique aura and vibe around her as a performer. From singing to her style, shes really outstanding." - Tom Beer
Contact Me
Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
sascollinson@icloud.com