In an era saturated with highly produced, multi co-writer music, the raw, unvarnished artistry of a true singer-songwriter can feel like a breath of fresh air. Joe Bayliss, with his latest offering, firmly plants himself in this esteemed tradition, delivering a collection of songs that are as introspective as they are universally relatable. Bayliss possesses a vocal quality that is immediately captivating—a warm, slightly weathered timbre that conveys a depth of emotion without resorting to overt theatrics. There's an authenticity in his delivery, a sense that every lyric is pulled directly from lived experience. He navigates melodies with a gentle precision, allowing the natural ebb and flow of his voice to carry the narrative. Where Bayliss truly shines is in his song writing. His lyrics are poetic yet grounded, painting vivid pictures with simple, evocative language. He delves into themes of love, loss, hope, and the quiet complexities of everyday life, often finding profound insights in the mundane. What stands out is his knack for storytelling; each song feels like a carefully constructed vignette, inviting the listener to step into his world.

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21st century, folk - inspired music from Joe Bayliss.

Influenced by John Martyn, Damien Rice and Nick Drake, Joe is really at home interacting with his audience.

By his own words…

“ the oldest – ‘new kid on the block’ in the folk world in the last 12 years”, he brings a life’s experience, portrayed in a contemporary way.

He can have you laughing at the introduction and crying three minutes later from the beauty of an emotional experience.

A singer songwriter who absolutely, writes and performs from the soul.

"Telling a story that people can relate to, is so important to me with my songs, but what comes first, every time, is the sound - always searching for open chords, dissonance, resonance, tension... and from that comes an atmosphere, a direction of feeling that the song needs to take, that almost describes the lyrics that follow."