Riley Marsh

EPK

Bio

Riley Marsh is a young alternative singer songwriter from Derbyshire. He has quickly cemented himself in the local scene as one of the most exciting and up and coming live performers right now, often being compared to the likes of Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nick Drake and Nirvana. In 2025 he was named one of BBC Introducing East Midlands ‘ones to watch’ after performing for them at Ynot Festival in the Peak District and opening the 3000 capacity venue Vaillant Live in Derby.

In 2026 Riley has continued to grow, selling out headline shows in Nottingham, Derby and Leeds and gaining traction from his latest single ‘Maybe It’s The Rain’.

“Derbyshire singer/songwriter is one of the most exciting and hotly tipped musicians in the UK right now - find out what the hype is about!” - Freshly Squeezed: A New Music Podcast

“I was quite shocked at just how good he was” - Rock News Magazine (live review)

“Phenomenally talented” - Dean Jackson, BBC Introducing

New single - Maybe It’s The Rain

About

Riley Marsh’s latest single is a masterclass in building tensions and is testament to the arrival of his new sound.

As he makes strides towards becoming a household name, he perfectly captures the heavy downpour melancholy experienced in those sudden instances, as captured in the tracks suspense.

This feels like a statement step into a new direction, shaking off the bedroom-folk sound, in trade of a heavier indie-rock feel.

The track still has its sensitivities however, as it opens with an intimate focus that builds slowly into a wall of guitars, reminiscent of the 90s “quiet-to-loud” sounds often found in Radiohead and Smashing Pumpkins hits.

Recorded at The Grove, Nottinghamshire producer Cam Worne has excelled in providing the instruments breathing room.

Recorded at The Grove - Nottingham

Art Marshall - Drums and percussion

Alfie Reeves - Bass guitar