About

A New Chapter

After a long pause from releasing music, I’m back with a new chapter. My forthcoming album, Heal, blends intimate songwriting with cinematic art pop. At the heart of it, I turn emotional depth into songs and experiences that help people feel held, understood, and more alive. My earlier work includes At My Door and The Peppermint Conspiracy (Butterfly Records), co-written and produced with Simon Tong (The Verve / Blur) and Youth (Killing Joke / The Orb).

I’m deeply grateful to be making this new work with award-winning producer Gerry Diver, whose production highlights include a Mercury Prize nomination (Sam Lee) and a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award, with credits spanning Graham Coxon (Blur), Paul Heaton, Nitin Sawhney and Billy Bragg. We’re halfway through the album, and I’m so excited to let it find its way into the world this Summer.

Mission

A New Chapter

After a long pause from releasing music, I’m back with a new chapter. My forthcoming album, Heal, blends intimate songwriting with cinematic art pop. At the heart of it, I turn emotional depth into songs and experiences that help people feel held, understood, and more alive. My earlier work includes At My Door and The Peppermint Conspiracy (Butterfly Records), co-written and produced with Simon Tong (The Verve / Blur) and Youth (Killing Joke / The Orb).

I’m deeply grateful to be making this new work with award-winning producer Gerry Diver, whose production highlights include a Mercury Prize nomination (Sam Lee) and a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award, with credits spanning Graham Coxon (Blur), Paul Heaton, Nitin Sawhney and Billy Bragg. We’re halfway through the album, and I’m so excited to let it find its way into the world this Summer.

Watch

In the room, up close, at the Yogi Sanctruary.

Castlepalooza Festival, Ireland.

From the archives of the Peppermint Conspiracy.

Listen

Now's The Time
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Blue
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Forever Young
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Images

Ethereal vocals that fill rooms with weightless, simple beauty.

NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS

Beguiling and imaginative, music that feels both timeless and quietly original.

THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

So authentic and evocative it feels like a lost classic from another era

UNCUT

Strange and eccentric music, rich with beauty, atmosphere, and originality... let’s just call it brilliant.

THE SKINNY

Live

My live performances are grounded, warm, and built on connection. Whether it's a living room or a festival stage, the aim is always the same:

to create a space where we can all breathe a little deeper.

Solo Acoustic

Just voice and guitar. Raw, intimate, and storytelling-focused. Perfect for listening rooms and house concerts.

• Intimate venues

• House concerts

• Curated nights

Expanded Show

A richer sonic landscape featuring vocals, guitar, keys/electronics, percussion and strings. Immersive and emotive. Available for selected dates.

• Festivals

• Larger stages

• Special events

Let's Connect

I'd love to hear from you. For booking enquiries, collaborations, or just to say hello.

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