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Formed in Liverpool in 2022, Sundown Marathon have been circulating in the underground music scene, spreading their unique blend of alternative, indie and pop rock to audiences across the North West. Taking influence from bands such as Inhaler, Nothing But Thieves and Biffy Clyro, the band released their latest single “Better About You Now” in 2025 and recently signed with Big Condo Records. In attendance at one of their gigs in May 2025, Rock Flesh reviewer Jo Crosby commented; “[the band] came on in fairly unassuming manner and proceeded to pretty much blow our socks off…they have amazing energy, the songs literally fizz with enthusiasm, and the whole room was suddenly jumping up and down a little more than they expected to.”

Record company releasing, primarily, the work of Andrew Johnson and Amelia Coburn. Also occasional releases by "guest" artists.

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Tomasz Kowalczyk (March 26, 1990) - composer, pianist, poet. In 2012, Tomasz graduated from the University of J.A Komeński in Leszno in the field of "Artistic education - musical art", and in 2014, the field of "Pedagogy" at the University of Humanities of Stanisław Leszczyński in Leszno. In 2018-2020, he released over 10 music albums in the field of piano, vocal and film music, which are available on streaming portals. Tomasz Kowalczyk composed songs based on  poems by Jan Lechoń and other well known Polish poets. He composes vocal music for the participants and finalists of Voice of Poland or Szansa na Sukces - popular tv music programme. Tomasz made a piano tour of England's historic towns in 2016 and gave concerts in Berlin and in Polish cities, incl. Kraków, Poznań, Leszno, Kościerzyna, Rydzyna. His works have been broadcast, among others in Rmf Classic, Radio Pryzmat, Ciche Radio or Radio Guardian. Tomasz lives in Leszno, where he teaches piano and composes piano, vocal, entertainment and film music. He also accepts composing orders. Tomasz has published 4 books on art and poetry. His works are played by musicians all over the world, incl. by Anna Sutyagina - a world-famous pianist.  Three times a composer of the week on  https://movingclassics.tv one of the biggest sites in the world about contemporary classic piano music. Guest of Teleexpress program in TVP and TVP Katowice. His pieces are played in JAZZ TV.

Award-Winning UK Singer-Songwriter – Folk | Americana | Country
“One of the UK’s best and most original songwriters.” —Maximum Volume UK
	 “A masterclass in storytelling and musical craftsmanship.” Pitch Perfect
“John Jenkins is not only prolific but also superbly talented at capturing the human condition in all its guises.” 
Lonesome Highways 
“Nobody tells a story and soothes the soul quite like John Jenkins.” — Stereo Stickman USA
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🎙 Artist Profile
Hailing from Liverpool—a city steeped in musical legacy—John Jenkins has emerged as one of the UK’s most compelling voices in folk, Americana, and country. His artistry blends emotional depth with melodic grace, earning widespread acclaim for his storytelling and lyrical subtlety. Whether performing solo, fronting The James Street Band, or collaborating with artists like Pippa Murdie (Storm the Palace), Jenkins’s music resonates with authenticity and intimacy.
A seasoned live performer, Jenkins has supported Chris Difford (Squeeze), Jarrod Dickenson, Robert Vincent, Dean Owens, and Steve Tilston, crafting live experiences that linger long after the final chord.
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🎶 Latest Release: Restless Hearts (2025)
Released 4 July 2025
Self-Produced | Recorded at Crosstown Studios, Liverpool
Following the success of Tuebrook (2023) and the poignant Weary EP (2024), Jenkins’s new album Restless Hearts showcases twelve original tracks steeped in warmth, nuance, and narrative elegance. Inspired by the simplicity of Dylan’s John Wesley Harding and the clarity of Nanci Griffith’s storytelling, Jenkins explores love, faith, loss, and renewal — themes drawn from life’s restless journeys.
💬 What the Critics Are Saying:
•	⭐ “Restless Hearts is a triumph of songwriting and soul. John Jenkins has never sounded more assured—or more needed. One of the UK’s most compelling voices in the Americana scene.”- Liverpool Acoustic

•	⭐ “With Restless Hearts he has come up with his best album to date... pure music and stories.” — The Spill Magazine, Toronto
•	⭐ “A quietly powerful collection that invites the listener into a world of emotional ambiguity and faded light, Jenkins has a gift for conjuring characters and moments that linger — not because they are grand or dramatic, but because they feel true.” - Americana UK
•	⭐” Nobody tells a story and soothes the soul quite like John Jenkins… Restless Hearts is another stunning album, and perhaps his most impactful project yet.”- Stereo Stickman
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•	⭐ “John Jenkins draws you into his narrative with a gentle, soothing voice. It’s this personal touch which makes him stand out as a great songwriter.”- Suzy’s Musical World
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•	⭐ “These may be songs of restless hearts, but they beat with the blood of a master craftsman.” — Fatea Magazine
•	⭐ “John Jenkins returns to the emotional front and picks up the mantle of faithfulness to the dedication of storytelling within song.” — Liverpool Sound & Vision (9/10)
•	⭐ “You rarely hear a full album of songs that are authentic the way this release displays them... listening to this record is like reading a book.” — Buzzslayers
•	⭐ “John Jenkins is a lovely storyteller. His compositions feel fine, but they do have a good touch and also a nice level of complexity.” — Flyctory (4.4/5)
•	⭐ “Restless Hearts reinterprets Americana with British soul, delivering a moody and melancholy reflection that’s perfect for these troubled times — Jenkins remains one of the UK's most original songwriters.” — Rockin’ Rich Lynch
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📀 Discography Highlights
•	Restless Hearts (Album, 2025)
•	Weary (EP, 2024)
•	Tuebrook (Album, 2023)
Past praise includes:
“Absolutely breathtaking… a must-have.” – Americana UK (Weary)
“A masterpiece… an album for the ages.” – Liverpool Sound & Vision (Tuebrook)
“Songs that squeeze your heartstrings until you have to press repeat.” – Rocking Magpie
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📚 More About John Jenkins
From John Peel sessions to ‘80s post-punk roots in The Persuaders and Come in Tokio, Jenkins has evolved into a master of melody and understated lyricism. His music bridges personal introspection and universal themes, drawing comparisons to legends like Neil Young, Simon & Garfunkel, and Suzanne Vega.
With growing recognition from institutions like NSAI and Americana UK — plus radio play and critical acclaim across borders — Jenkins continues to shape the UK Americana landscape.
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📩 Contact: littlestarjohn@btinternet.com

I’m a singer-songwriter from Derbyshire. All songs on here are demos. Just recorded on my phone or iPad. I have songs also on philbus.bandcamp.com . Also on YouTube at @Philbus77 . I’m also on instagram at @philbus850 . My email is philbus850@gmail.com . 
    I love bands like Crowded House, Embrace, Depeche Mode, New Order and singer-songwriters like Josh Ritter, Josh Rouse, Neil Young, Kara Jackson and also all of the girls from Boygenius. Please check out my new album Tales on www.philbus.bandcamp.com
   I have been writing songs since I was about 10 years old, maybe even a bit longer as I can recall being younger than that and strumming a toy guitar and singing some sort of melody. I can play the keys a little bit and that’s where I write my songs at the keyboard, because I don’t have a band behind me, at the moment songs are recorded using keyboard presets as backing music with me singing over into my iPad. 
  I’m in the process of changing my setup and will soon start using a laptop and a keyboard to make hopefully a more unique sound, at least I hope more professional.
  I hope that you enjoy my music, that’s why I make it, because I enjoy it and I want other people to as well.
  Thanks, from Philbus, or Phil if you want to be more personal.

Former lead singer and guitarist of the much-loved band, Trophy Wife, Jody was also an original member of the equally popular Jonquil, also fleetingly playing keys with math rock pioneers TTNG. He started out playing in bands from a young age, cutting his teeth with regular forays into London at venues such as The Borderline and Dingwalls whilst still at school. During university, seeking a more academic musical path, Jody moved into the more leftfield world of post and math rock. Then, stripping things back, a short burst of success with Trophy Wife followed, becoming one of the most blogged bands in the UK after releasing the hugely popular single 'Microlite' on Moshi Moshi records. A period of touring and high profile festival appearances followed alongside luminaries such as Bombay Bicycle Club, Foals, Two Door Cinema Club, No Age and a show opening for Ed Sheeran in Paris. Jody  then took some time away from the music industry to focus on working in music education which he continues to do whilst producing his own distinctive brand of cinematic folk. Having recently released an album of nature-inspired guitar instrumentals, 'Trails', Jody continues to strike out on his own distinctive path as a solo artist. He has been regularly impressing audiences with his inventive guitar playing, soulful vocals and striking lyrical imagery. Jody recently finished working on a new full length album, 'River Songs', which is due for release in June 2024.

https://linktr.ee/jodyprewett

Next live shows:

June 16th, The King Arthur Glastonbury, 8pm
July 20th, HMV, Bath, 3pm
September 29th, Schtumm presents, The Queen Head Box, 7:30pm

Lo-fi Jones - 4-piece alt-folk-pop-indie band based in Machynlleth.
Enillwyr brwydr y bandiau gwerin 2023 yn yr Eisteddfod Cenedlaethol, a'r canu traddodiadol grŵp yn yr Ŵyl Pan-Celtaidd, 2024.
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Winners of "Battle of the folk bands" at the National Eisteddfod, 2023, and "traditional group singing" in the Pan Celtic Festival, 2024.
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Finalists on "Cân i Gymru"
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Wedi'i gefnodi gan y Gronfa Lansio Gorwelion Cymru 2024
Supported by the Horizons Cymru Launchpad Fund 2024
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Forged in slate and small-town angst in the foothills of Eryri by bearded brothers Liam and Siôn Rickard in 2020, Lo-fi Jones weave tales of love and loss in an ever changing landscape. Some highlights from 2023 include winning battle of the folk bands at the National Esiteddfod, performing at Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau and at the Swansea Fringe, competing in the final of Wales's annual Welsh language song competition, Cân i Cymru, and performing in the annual Mari Lwyd celebrations in Dinas Mawddwy. Lo-fi Jones's song "Slag Heap" from thier debut EP, "Llanast Yn Y Llofft" was nominated in the "best original English language song" category in the Welsh folk awards 2023. The band have appeared on S4C's Noson Lawen and have been featured in Y Selar and Fresh on The Net.
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Cafodd Lo-fi Jones eu sefydlu yn 2020 gan Liam a Siôn Rickard, dau frawd barfog o Fetws-y-coed. Maent yn plethu straeon o gariad a cholled mewn tirwedd sy'n newid yn barhaus, gan fynd a’r gynulleidfa ar daith lle caiff momentau o addfwynder eu cyfosod â swrealaeth, anarchiaeth, ac awyrgylch parti.

Rhai o'r uchafbwyntiau Lo-fi Jones yn 2023 oedd ennill brwydr y bandiau gwerin yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, perfformio ar Gân i Gymru a Noson Lawen ar s4c), yn ogystal â Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau, Gŵyl Ffrinj Abertawe, a Noson Y Fari Lwyd yn Ninas Mawddwy. Cafodd eu cân "Slag Heap" ei enwebu yn y categori "Cân Saesneg gorau" yn y Gwobrau Gwerin 2023. Mae cerddoriaeth Lo-fi Jones wedi cael ei chynnwys ar gylchgronau ar-lein Y Selar a Fresh on the Net.

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