Coming from North Wales, Tom Collins is an artist whose music shines with pure honesty and heartfelt emotion. Influenced by acts such as Sam Fender, Jamie Webster and Catfish and the Bottlemen, Tom Collins infuses his work with a youthful pop flavour and powerful indie rock stylings.
His journey began in 2019 with the release of his debut four-track EP, Telling Tales, which showcased his unique voice and heart-on-sleeve songwriting style for the first time. Tom’s career has been marked by various accolades and collaborations. He’s shared the stage with prominent bands and artists such as The View, The Sherlocks, RATS, Anchor Lane, Tom Hingley and Andrew Cushin.
His participation in several songwriting camps in Spain with Kyle Falconer of The View has expanded his songwriting repertoire, leading to exciting opportunities, including a co-write on his track “Leaders” and extensive radio support of hi music. In 2022, Tom appeared on ITV’s The Voice UK and is set to feature in an award-winning BBC Wales documentary exploring the North Wales music scene.
This year, his musical journey is shaping up to be an exhilarating one, with a slew of fresh releases on the horizon, including his pop banger “Warning Signs”. Additionally, Tom is set to venture into playing shows with a full band, securing promising gigs, including a support slot with Shambolics. With festival appearances alongside Scouting For Girls and more support slots lined up, his latest release, “Halfway Boys”, offers fans the latest taste of his studio sound.
“Halfway Boys” is a poignant single that explores the pressing issues of neglect, deprivation and child poverty. The track stands out not only for its musical quality but also for its powerful message, making it a song that demands attention in the current societal climate. Tom uses his platform to shed light on these important issues, offering a work that’s at once compelling and meaningful.
Jumping straight into an uptempo indie rock sound of driving drums, pulsing bass guitars and piquant lead guitar tones, before Tom’s impassioned vocals enters to spin lively melodies carrying poignant lyricism. Flowing with smooth ebb and flow, “Halfway Boys” sees Tom Collins serve up an instantly catchy indie rock anthem that’s sure to win over fans across the UK and beyond. With new music and exciting live shows on the horizon, 2024 is shaping up to be the most exciting year for this thrilling talent to date.
Listen to Halfway Boys below
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