MATT HILL

An accomplished singer songwriter in the americana folk tradition, Matt Hill is a man with stories to tell. His songs tell of loves lost and won, and speak of history and community. He is much in demand for his work co-writing songs with those pushed to the edges of society. He has written and recorded songs with people who are homeless, people living in prison and people with dementia. 

Twenty years ago his debut album, a country heartbreaker, was voted Americana UK Album of the Year and his subsequent releases have gathered 4-star reviews from the likes of Uncut and The Daily Mirror and radio play from BBC6 Music. Previously known under the stage name Quiet Loner, he's performed across the UK and Europe including being support act to artists like Neko Case, Kim Richey, Laura Veirs, Richmond Fontaine and Lambchop. His career highlights include performing at Glastonbury festival (invited by Billy Bragg), showcasing at the English Folk Expo and getting to sing one of his songs on BBC1 television antiques show 'Flog it'. 

But it is as a practicing artist, where Hill devotes his time, taking his passion for songwriting direct to the community. He's been songwriter in residence in a museum, a prison and a care home. In 2015 he helped set up 'We Shall Overcome' an anti-austerity movement, led by musicians,  operating under the banner of 'Solidarity, not charity'. 

He is also a member of musical psychogeography trio The Low Drift (thelowdrift.com) who write songs inspired by walks. 

Songwriting Influences : Guy Clark, John Prine, Tom T Hall, Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, Ian Dury, Elvis Costello.