Born in 1993, Tim was raised in Crewe, but it’s Manchester that has influenced him
the most, immersing himself in the culture from an early age and moving there to
work for a homeless charity. He started busking in the city centre, playing old classic
soul tunes that he was raised on alongside covers of current hits. Honing his craft in
public, Tim progressed to regular open mic nights, notably at The Whiskey Jar in the
Northern Quarter, where he found his spiritual home, on stage, in front of an adoring
audience.
An only child, Tim’s youth was normal, active and happy, filled with football and
music. However, everything changed when he was diagnosed with a chronic illness
aged 18. Affected both physically and mentally, Tim tried to carry on but eventually
stopped performing and going out completely; he became reclusive and quickly fell
into a deep depression which lasted 3 years. Alongside the support of his family,
therapy sessions and medication, Tim found it was his own music, his written
material and songs that were the catalyst for his recovery. He started self-releasing
songs; 27 in 12 months!
However, it was when the pandemic struck and everything stopped that Tim turned
to social media, specifically tiktok and Instagram. He soon realised the untapped
potential of playing to people from his home. Performing regular sessions on the
platforms he won round a brand new army of fans, but this time they stretched
across the Atlantic and to Europe. Tim quickly amassed an impressive
social following and it was this activity that caught the eye of Relentless Records
(Headie One, Bad Boy Chiller Crew, Tom Walker) who signed him in 2022.