Short Bio:

Henry is a London-based, piano-led singer-songwriter drawing on cabaret, French chanson and musical theatre. A recent music graduate of the University of Oxford, his influences range from Stephen Sondheim and Jacques Brel to David Bowie, Ray Davies and film scores. His songs juxtapose whimsy and tragedy, weaving character-driven storytelling with theatrical performance and lush arrangements. Having recently made his debut at Riverside Studios, he is developing his live act ahead of releasing two singles later this year, and is also the frontman of acid jazz band Vertigo

Long Bio:

Henry is a 22-year-old, London-based, piano-led singer-songwriter whose music draws deeply on cabaret, French chanson and musical theatre. A recent graduate of the University of Oxford, he became immersed in the student musical theatre scene while studying music, shaping his distinctive, dramaturgical approach to songwriting. His influences span Stephen Sondheim, Jacques Brel, Ray Davies and David Bowie, alongside the harmonic worlds of Poulenc and Ravel and the cinematic sweep of Michael Legrand’s film scores.

Henry’s work thrives on sharp juxtapositions of whimsy and tragedy, pairing intimate storytelling with lush, cinematic string and brass arrangements. A natural storyteller, he creates vivid characters and delivers songs through an impassioned, theatrical performance style, delving into the psychology, contradictions and imperfections of the figures he inhabits. Having recently made his debut at Riverside Studios, he is building his live act and audience ahead of releasing two recorded singles later this year. He is also the frontman of acid jazz band Vertigo