WHAT IT IS: Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Tom Walker was born in Scotland and raised in Manchester on his father’s extensive record collection, including Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, The Police and Bob Marley. The 25-year-old’s distinctive style layers hip-hop beats, traditional songwriting and electronic elements with a voice that has a soulful grit and a northern charm. Having already gained support from the media and critics, getting millions of streams and selling out U.K. shows, he is a name to watch for in 2017 as he gets a proper introduction to U.S. audiences.
ALBUM: Blessings (EP)
RELEASE DATE: 5/12
SINGLE: “Just You And I”
TV: Performed “Just You and I” on Today
LIVE: On tour now in U.K.; upcoming radio shows in the U.S. in June, more dates TBD
RADIO: Impacts Hot AC week of 6/19 and Top 40 week of 7/17
PRESS: Clash (“Hip-hop-influenced beats and electronic soul… A gloriously talented newcomer”), Pigeons & Planes (“Old-school talent—retro and modern”), Earmilk (“On my list of those to watch this year, and he should be on yours too”)
BOOKING: Marty Diamond and Matt Galle/Paradigm Agency
PUBLISHING: UMPG
MANAGEMENT: Simon King/ Covert Talent