Tom Copson

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Tom Copson
Birth nameTom Copson
Born (1984-10-13) 13 October 1984 (age 39)
OriginCambridge, United Kingdom
GenresAcoustic, folk, indie pop, folk rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar,
Years active2006–present
LabelsIndependent artist.
Websitewww.tomcopson.com

Tom Copson (born 13 October 1984)[citation needed] is an English singer-songwriter, independent artist, musician and performer of acoustic music. He released a live album "Live at CB2" in 2011, followed by his first studio album Woven in 2012.[citation needed]

Copson was raised in Cambridge, England. His first experiences were as part of a group called Eske. After leaving the band he developed his career busking in England and Europe.[citation needed]

Career[edit]

Copson has received positive reviews for his live performances.[1][2] In 2009 Copson self-released his first solo material as an EP entitled Will my soul still make it home?[3]

His first release since securing a deal with UK-based independent label Chiwawa Records was a live acoustic EP, which was recorded in his home town of Cambridge, entitled Tom Copson – Live at CB2.[3]

Woven[edit]

Copson's debut album Woven was released on 18 March 2013.[4] Tom Robinson from BBC Introducing recently played the opening track "Afraid to Fall" twice on his 6music show.[5] Copson worked with producer Stu Reid, accompanied by a band of their friends and families, and recorded the album in churches.[3]

Cloud Not A Star[edit]

Copson's next album ‘Cloud Not A Star' was released on April 16, 2021.


References[edit]

  1. ^ Knight, Dave (12 June 2009). "The PAS Diaries: Tensheds, Siskin, Tom Copson and Lucy O'Driscoll". altsounds.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  2. ^ ""Songs & Whispers"- Warm-Up" (in German). rockszene.de. 14 February 2011. Archived from the original on 13 July 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  3. ^ a b c Bugeja, Michael (6 November 2011). "Tom Copson's two-night stand". timesofmalta.com. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Woven". Amazon.
  5. ^ Robinson, Tom (11 March 2012). "Introducing". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 8 April 2012.