Alan Pownall is a singer and songwriter from South West London in the United Kingdom. His music is associated with the London folk scene and has been compared with artists such as Jay Jay Pistolet and Noah And The Whale, although he describes himself as more of a crooner and prefers comparison with Michael Bublé.

He releases material through several labels, including Pure Groove and Young and Lost Club. His singles include Colourful Day, Clara/The Others and Chasing Time. Chasing Time also appears in a Nokia advertisement.

Pownall signs to Mercury Records and records a BBC Introducing session at Maida Vale Studios in February 2010, with BBC Radio 1 presenter Fearne Cotton interviewing him and first playing Chasing Time. He supports Adele on her debut headline tour after meeting her at a gig and contacting her through MySpace.

Before focusing on music in London, he studies art in Italy. He also lives in a flat with fellow singer-songwriter Jay Jay Pistolet; downstairs are Winston and Marcus of Mumford and Sons. He says he has also played in a band called Sex Face with Ted from Mumford and Sons.

His debut single, Chasing Time, is released through Mercury Records, and his debut EP and album True Love Stories follow in 2010. Mercury Records later drops him.