Colin Moore

Colin Moore

Colin Moore is a UK trumpeter and singer-songwriter associated with alt-country and post-urban depressive tags. He is from the United Kingdom, and his work is also described as drawing on folk-rock and “bar-room” folk.

Background

Moore begins performing in his mid-teens as the frontman of his first punk band, Suburban Trash, which later becomes known as Road Bones. He later turns to guitar and songwriting, moving away from punk toward a more lyrical, story-led style.

Style and influences

His songs are shaped by a raspy vocal style and by influences including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Mike Ness. His writing is noted for the way it combines narrative lyrics with melody.

Career

Moore gains attention early in his career and makes his debut showcase appearance at CMW in March 2008. He then plays a range of festivals and live dates, and opens two sold-out shows for Joseph Arthur.

Recordings and placements

He signs his first licensing deal and places the song “Friends of Mine” in the television series Family Biz, which airs in Canada on YTV and in France on France 2 and Canal + Famille. He is also signed to Indica Records and is working on his debut album, produced by Ryan Battistuzzi and mixed by Mike Fraser.