Why
Little Loud Fish?
In the 1980s — the year I showed up — so did a fish called Danionella. Just 12 millimetres long, almost invisible, drifting through the streams of Myanmar, it went mostly unnoticed for decades.
Then in 2021, scientists discovered it’s the loudest fish on Earth — screaming underwater at up to 140 decibels. No armour. No spotlight. Just small, strange, and impossible to ignore.
That’s where I got my artist name — Danionella.
And Little Loud Fish is the creative world I built around her.
A space for the kind of music and stories that might start quiet — but demand to be heard.
My name’s Rebecca Roberts, and my musical journey began at 16, singing backing vocals for my mum on prime-time TV (The Late Late Show) before my first tour of Ireland. That led to a role in Aspects of Love alongside my mum and John Barrowman.
I later studied at Leeds, collaborating with incredibly talented musicians who have since become some of the most respected jazz artists in the world.
After college, I worked as a guest artist on cruise ships. It was a fun gig, but as my songs started diving into class issues, climate change, and social justice, I realized they weren’t exactly the perfect soundtrack for a holiday at sea. (Nothing like singing about the climate crisis while people are trying to sip cocktails and forget their emails!)
I also worked as a session singer, spent time in the studio, and taught students of all ages. Running a community choir sparked my interest in collaboration, artist development, and music production.
Nobody needs a distinction in a master’s in Songwriting and Production to make a hit — so if bragging’s all it’s good for, well...
Highlights so far
I've been lucky enough to work with some of my favourite artists and inspirations. Highlights include supporting Glen Tilbrook (Squeeze) and Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy), and performing with Blur at their epic Wembley Stadium reunion gig. Another childhood dream came true when Eleanor McEvoy invited me to sing A Woman’s Heart with her.
Being a proud Yorkshire lass, I was thrilled when John Godber asked me to provide music for his film Last Laugh. Festivals are my happy place — from the buzz of SXSW in Austin to a gloriously rainy August in Edinburgh. One of my favourite projects was working on Only the Love Remains, a record by underground ska/dub reggae band Pepperjam — check it out if you can!
https://music.apple.com/us/album/only-the-love-remains/1565121276
I’m a proud member of the London Community Gospel Choir, and our Christmas concerts at the Royal Albert Hall are nothing short of magical.
Green rooms have given me some unforgettable memories — none more so than during my first ever singing performance on TV, when the legendary Spike Milligan calmed my nerves just before I went on… for what turned out to be his final TV appearance.
And of course, any chance to get back on stage with my mam is always something truly special.
Recent projects
Since graduating in 2024, I’ve been back in the studio producing new music with Dave Hemingway (The Housemartins / The Beautiful South), with songs due for release this year.
I’ve also been collaborating with emerging artists from Tileyard — a creative hub in London known for championing incredible new music. I love working with fresh talent and helping new sounds take shape.
And I’m heading back into the world of theatre, currently composing a brand-new musical (watch this space!).
