Exposure 56
Tom has been releasing records in the UK on brighton indie Fat Cat. An LA resident, Tom was born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He comes from a family background steeped in music - growing up in a house with instruments lining the walls, and learning to play at an early age.
He was taught guitar by his grandmother, whilst his grandfather played in a band called Buck and the Bucanneers, that included fiddle and double bass. His grandfather also had a great collection of records, and Tom's early influences included Guy Lombardo and The Inkspots.
Its a simple warm folk sound that you first find appealing, the stripped back melodies and youthful lyrics hypnotize and ultimately fuel the anticipation of the release of his latest EP, Posthumous Success, again on Fat Cat.
Here is 'Favourite Colour Blue from his forthcoming album...
Tom has been releasing records in the UK on brighton indie Fat Cat. An LA resident, Tom was born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He comes from a family background steeped in music - growing up in a house with instruments lining the walls, and learning to play at an early age.
He was taught guitar by his grandmother, whilst his grandfather played in a band called Buck and the Bucanneers, that included fiddle and double bass. His grandfather also had a great collection of records, and Tom's early influences included Guy Lombardo and The Inkspots.
Its a simple warm folk sound that you first find appealing, the stripped back melodies and youthful lyrics hypnotize and ultimately fuel the anticipation of the release of his latest EP, Posthumous Success, again on Fat Cat.
Here is 'Favourite Colour Blue from his forthcoming album...
(his music) sounds like it turned up in a suitcase covered in dust in someone’s attic - guardian
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