The Tab Bristol’s Battle of the Bands: Group 2
Artists Included: King Ferdinand, Toby Johnson, Jos Eckert
Conrad YoungThe second group in our prestigious music competition is comprised of singer-songwriters. Let their melodious tones touch your soul and vote for who you think is the best in the poll at the bottom.
King Ferdinand
Give us a short summary of who you are as an artist?
Creator of naughty indie-pop riffs and melodies driven by acoustic guitars
Who is your biggest musical influence?
My biggest influences are Elliott Smith and Sparklehorse. I like old music-hall ballads too – like “As Long As He Needs Me” in Oliver. I like traditional pop
What song are you currently obsessed with?
Avril 14th by Aphex Twin
Toby Johnson
Give us a short summary of who you are as an artist?
I’m an acoustic singer/songwriter currently working on my second EP and will be performing at the Goldney Ball this Summer!
Who is your biggest musical influence?
Lewis Watson, Gabrielle Aplin and John Mayer.
What song are you currently obsessed with?
Please Eloise by Flyte
Jos Eckert
Give us a short summary of who you are as an artist?
My first EP ‘Axiom’ consisted of easy listening music recommended for lazy weekends, pre-sleeping nostalgic thoughts and other relaxing endeavors. From those acoustic folk beginnings, I’ve now emerged as an artist who has grown his sounds into rock grooves with a juxtaposition of pop melodies and bluesy undertones, reminiscent of Kooks-meets-Mayer.
Who is your biggest musical influence?
John Mayer
What song are you currently obsessed with?
Back Pocket by Vulfpeck
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