Itchy footed, heart-on-sleeve troubadour Jacob de Berker brings influences from such artists as Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens and Iron & Wine and combines them with a love of lyrical honesty, some intricate guitar playing on both guitar and banjo and a unique voice.

Originally from Bristol in the south west of England Jacob has ended up in Amsterdam, Holland, after spells in Brighton and London along the way. Initially studying song writing at British Institute of Modern Music (BIMM) home to the likes of artists such as James Bay, George Ezra and Tom Odell he was then led to a couple of years exploring the London music scene. However, after the release of his debut self recorded and self released EP in 2014 (recorded in the cabin of a boat in the heart of London) and playing countless festivals and shows around the country, including residencies at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and an appearance at Glastonbury Festival, he decided it was time for new challenges and in 2015 he moved to Amsterdam.

Currently exploring new directions to take his music whilst maintaining his deep love of open and authentic artistry there are plans for the release of an LP in early 2018 as well as collaborations with some up and coming members of the Amsterdam music scene.

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