Liam C is a London-based newcomer with a backstory as compelling as his sound; he’s gone from sleeping in hostels with nothing but a ukulele to sharing viral moments with international music stats like Ed Sheeran, Stormzy and Will Smith. His rise hasn’t been helped by industry connections or cushioned by privilege, it’s been built on sheer determination, self-belief and an ambition to throw out the rule book and walk his own path.
Born in Colchester, Liam’s early years were shaped by upheaval, with his parents separating when he was young, leading him and his sister to move frequently before eventually settling in Shrewsbury with their mother. It was his grandmother who planted the first seeds of music in his life, introducing him to everything from Jilted John to classic folk and that diverse background would later shape his genre-blurring style, a sound that sits between indie pop, rock and relatable emotional context.
Schoolyard bullying and a restless adolescence pushed Liam to take a leap of faith, armed with only a handful of original songs and the last of his savings, he bought a one-way ticket to London. Homeless but undeterred, he took to busking on streets and outside pubs, winning over strangers with his performances.
It wasn’t long before he built a following on Instagram, eventually blagging his way into a Soho video shoot with Ed Sheeran where their impromptu half-hour of swapping songs and advice became a turning point. South London hip-hop collective The Manor took him under their wing, while production figures Future Cut, known for their work with Lily Allen, Rihanna and PinkPantheress, stepped in to help shape his sound.
His breakout came in full force at Glastonbury 2025, where his backstage performance for Dua Lipa after sneaking his way in went viral. Unveiling his original sound this summer, he dropped his debut single “DOLLA DOLLA,” which has already racked up over thirty thousand spins on Spotify alone. Hot on its heels comes his brand new sophomore single titled “Bang Bang,” another indie pop anthem charged with the same high-energy spirit that has powered his journey so far.
Jumping into a bouncy rhythm of uptempo drums and lightly gritty guitar backing, his lively vocal performance dances above the energising arrangement to spin instantly catchy hooks. With rap-tinged delivery, the track shifts into a stunning melodic vibe with the chorus as Liam’s enticing vocals roll above the hop of the instrumentation to form an incredible pop-focused musical moment that’s truly impossible not to love.
Having made a significant impression with his debut outing, “Bang Bang” is sure to turn heads and put smiles on the faces of listeners around the world. Going from strength to strength with his second studio effort, “Bang Bang” serves up an unforgettable sound as Liam C continues his inevitable rise as new pop music sensation with an utterly captivating musical output.
Listen to Bang Bang below
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