Richard Waters

Richard Walters is a critically acclaimed UK artist and Grammy-nominated songwriter. He will play his first solo gigs in over three years this winter, performing new work and fan favourites.

As a solo artist, he has released five albums and four EPs since 2007. His music has featured on a number of TV shows including Grey's Anatomy, After Life and CSI: Miami.

As a songwriter and collaborator, Richard has worked with an eclectic mix of artists including Grammy winner Joe Henry, British icon Alison Moyet, US alt-rock legends Semisonic, a number of key players in the electronic music world (including deadmau5, Kaskade, and Sultan + Shepard), current UK Poet Laureate Simon Armitage (as part of the band L.Y.R.) and Oscar-nominated actor and singer Florence Pugh.

Collectively, his work has amassed over 200 million streams.

Richard’s releases have gained notable support from Lauren Laverne and Guy Garvey at BBC 6 Music, Jo Whiley and Dermot O’Leary at BBC Radio 2, and a number of influential publications including The Guardian, The Line of Best Fit and MOJO Magazine.

“One of the most haunting voices in pop music and his songs mesmerise. I love his music.” Dan Wilson, Grammy Award-winning Songwriter & Producer (Adele)

“Incredibly beautiful, sublime. Richard Walters never disappoints.” Jo Whiley, Broadcaster, BBC

“A voice like an angel... singing at the wedding of an angel! Or a feather floating through the Hadron particle accelerator...” Simon Armitage, Poet Laureate