With a look that falls somewhere between Adam Ant and Prince and a sound that blends shimmer pop, alternative rock and electric-folk; London-based singer/songwriter Charles Costa burst onto the scene in 2012 with critically acclaimed debut ‘LoveBlood’, shortly after being the first British artist to win Nashville’s International Songwriting Competition. An accolade all the more remarkable given that it was judged by Tom Waits, Jerry Lee Lewis, Loretta Lynn and Jeff Beck.
Following collaborations with Marcus Mumford, and the Grammy-nominated Matthew Wilder, his next series of EPs are coming thick and fast, each of which see him exploring different genres and sonic styles. They are King Charles’s most immediately captivating songs to date featuring a rich, organic full live band feel.