Joe Hicks

Hailing from the rural market town of Newbury in Berkshire, Singer-Songwriter Joe Hicks blends intricate guitar composition and soaring falsetto with classic pop song-craft. Having made a name for himself as a session guitarist, Hicks released his first solo single at the start of 2017 following a soul searching writing trip to a secluded Cornish Airbnb garage with no internet or phone signal. Since then, Joe has steadily built an online following (+5 million Spotify Streams) and toured the UK and Europe, including appearances at CarFest, the Big Feastival, Are You Listening? Festival, Pub in the Park, over 30 Sofar Sounds shows and slots supporting Sam Fender, Seafret, James Walsh and Starsailor.

Following the release of his critically acclaimed debut album The Best I Could Do at the Time in 2022, Joe’s music received airplay on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Introducing, being named the latter’s ‘Artist of the Week’, while gaining press support from CLASH Magazine, Atwood Magazine, Manchester Evening News and Blues Matters Magazine among many other titles.

Joe’s new album Before It Gets Dark was released on the 27th of March 2026.


“This guy is absolutely smashing it, we can't wait to see what's next for him!” - Linda Serck, BBC Introducing Berkshire

“A beautiful track” - Reverend Kate Bottley, BBC Radio 2

“A performer not to be missed” - Manchester Evening News

“A highly individual musical identity, fusing pop with R’n’B, gossamer melody with liquid guitar work” / "A velvety but emotive vocal" - CLASH Magazine

"Joe Hicks' latest work captures the emotional depth and hope that define his sound"
Atwood Magazine

“Relatable, earnest, and tinged with optimism” / "He delivers performances that feel both controlled and deeply human" - Music News

“Unique blend of folk-infused pop” - Fortitude Magazine

“Bluesy pop at its best” - Blues Matter Magazine