THEO YOUNG
Theo is a British guitarist, composer and mixing engineer from Norfolk, UK. His instrumental, guitar-driven style is best described as progressive rock, as he weaves together dramatic riffs, soulful melodies and imaginative textures in to almost cinematic, story-like compositions.
He's often compared to prominent musicians in the scene such as Plini, Jakub Zytecki and David Maxim Micic, from whom he takes great inspiration. Other influences include Karnivool, Leprous, Mark Lettieri, Guthrie Govan and Arctic Monkeys.
Having picked up the guitar at around 8, Theo began to have local lessons through which he learnt finger style and country guitar. However, by the time he was 12, he had discovered that he could write and record his own musical ideas, and so the passion was born. Later, during challenging times in his early 20s, music was the guiding light that lead him out of a dark hole and in to his ambition to share his musical visions with the world.
He is deeply influenced by the natural environment, as well as other artists, culture and spirituality. In 2014 he released his first 6 track EP, Shadowplay, followed by his first full length album, Tales from the Inland Sea, in 2022. Theo's new single Stockholm Nights, released in early 2023, marks a new phase in his career and a refining of his artistic voice.