The Class
Felix Diekhake
The Class originally started out as a collaboration between lead singer Jordan Cross and guitarist Heidi Santoro. The pair met in London, where they both studied at the prestigious St. Claremont’s School of Art. Cross and Santoro were joined by Scottish drummer Quentin Moriarty who’d been a part of the Dundee punk rock band Defilers of Kilt.Together, the trio travelled to Cross’ native New York, primarily playing in clubs before striking a deal with Monumental Records. Cross’ soulful singing combined with Santoro’s signature riffs hit a nerve with the millennial crowd.But success came at a cost, and tragedy struck one night as Cross’ long-time sweetheart, Hannah Highmoore fell to her death in a terrible accident. Destroyed with grief, Cross withdrew from the public eye for a time, seeking help from his physician Oscar Lafayette, but eventually emerged stronger and with great creative force.In 2019, The Class were working on their second album, Providence, having already recorded thr