PHIL MADELEY

Birmingham newcomer Phil Madeley plays The Prince Albert in Brighton next February as part of his UK tour.

Blending originality with homage to take aim at the current state of play and wrapped up in his hypnotic, laid-back, Neil Young meets Jamie T style. He presses on serious issues of present-day alienation, loneliness and mistrust. His voice is the perfect vehicle for these reflections, resulting in songs that offer as much refuge as they do commentary.