Tom Robinson (b.1950) is a songwriter and broadcaster who's released 14 studio albums and won two Sony awards for his radio work. He champions new independent artists on his podcast The BBC Introducing Mixtape on 6 Music and sponsors the music blog Fresh On The Net. He's also co-written songs with Elton John, Peter Gabriel and Dan Hartman over the years. The original Tom Robinson Band first became known in the 1970s as supporters of Rock Against Racism and LGBT rights, following their breakthrough hit  ‘2-4-6-8 Motorway’

"Quite Brilliant" Tom Robinson, BBC 6Music 

“Armed with her rich voice and enticing acoustic arrangements, local favourite Ellie Makes Music impressed with a maturity far beyond her years and an undeniably large talent. Her continual development as a performer and lyricist is testament to her tireless gigging in the past year and, while at her best when her vocal delivery was at its most delicate, expertly balanced the upbeat with the reflective. Influences from the Mitchells and Marlings are evident, they are by no means defining here; this is a young woman with stories to share and ample musical means to tell them.” – Tom Bevan, The Miniature Music Press 

New EP is being crowdfunded here: pledgemusic.com/projects/maddiejones

With a fresh approach to art rock, the quirky Maddie Jones and her amazing band have been assertively carving a place for themselves in Wales and the UK’s alternative music scenes, developing a reputation for mesmerising and energetic live shows. With an increasingly hectic festival schedule, they are capturing the imagination of music lovers everywhere. 

"Impressive - think primal rock'n'roll sensibility with a deft touch" - Drowned in Sound 
“Truly captivating, unpredictable jumps in genre and mood, a fantastic and distinct voice” - Fresh on the Net 
“A wonderful artist” - BBC Introducing
 “Really really good, really obvious talent” - TeamRock 
“A sonic palette of pristine rock and roll” - AfterDark 
 “Should probably carry an earworm warning” - New Sound Wales 
“Phenomenal musicality and brilliant songwriting” – The CDF 
“Fierce musicality and fortitude as an artist” – Buzz

'A confident singer-songwriter who crafts really sweet tunes'
Huw Stephens BBC Radio 1 

'Master craftsmen with the light effortless touch of Siôn Russell Jones are few and far between. Quality' 
Tom Robinson BBC 6 Music

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