Dom Robinson’s definitely one to watch; BBC Radio 1 have already pegged him as a pretty exciting up and comer. So far the Leeds based lad has released 5 EPs, gigged in Europe and Japan but has even bigger ambitions. His music is soulful and uplifting and his latest track ‘Pieces of You’ is so beautifully crafted it could bring tears to the hardest geezer you know.
We sat down with the man himself to ask a few questions…
Can you tell me about tours and big gigs that stand out for you?
Last April I got the opportunity to support Nathan Ball for three dates in Holland. It was the first real tour I’d been a part of and it was a great place to do it. They were all house intimate house shows and everyone was really welcoming and receptive. A couple of years ago I played a Sofar Sounds with Rag’n’Bone Man too which I didn’t know about until the day and that was pretty great.
Where was your first gig?
The first time I played a solo show was in Lincoln at a night called Youngplugged at The Drill Hall. I played the first song I ever wrote called ‘The Wizard’ and a cover of Busted’s ‘Thunderbirds Are Go’!
Who’s your favourite artist?
It’s between Keaton Henson and Bon Iver. They’ve both had a big influence on the way I write and produce music over the years.
What would you describe your sound as for people who haven’t listened to you before?
I never know how to answer this, but I just aim for a mix between all the artists that I like and who influence me. It’s laid back, floaty acoustic music.
What’s your favourite track to play live?
Probably ‘Pieces of You’, it’s a track that means a bit more than most and one I’m proud of so it’s always nice to play it for people.
Introducing: Dom Robinson
Ellie Hearn October 17, 2017