Matthew Kilford

Matthew Kilford

Matthew Kilford is a singer-songwriter from Oxfordshire, associated with acoustic music. He lives in the Oxfordshire countryside and works with voice and acoustic guitar as a solo performer.

Background

Kilford previously plays guitar in the indie rock band Belarus. After that group ends, he focuses on his own songs and develops a solo career built around stripped-back performance and songwriting.

Songwriting and performance

His material is noted for strong vocal work, guitar playing and hook-led songwriting. His songs are described as drawing comparisons with Jeff Buckley, PJ Harvey and Joni Mitchell, while remaining distinct from each of them. He also builds a reputation through live performance and through songs appearing online.

Release

He releases a four-track EP titled house on the hill.