Tom Williams & The Boat is an English indie-folk band from Canterbury, Kent. The band consists of Tom Williams (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Sam Jones (guitar, vocals), Joe Chilton (bass, vocals) and Ben Jones (drums, vocals). The band has released three studio albums, ‘Teenage Blood’ (2010), ‘Easy Fantastic’ (2012) and ‘Pink Mirror’ (2015). Tom Williams & The Boat’s music is a blend of folk, rock and pop, with a hint of psychedelia. Their sound is characterized by Williams’ distinctive vocals, which are often accompanied by the band’s tight harmonies. The band’s lyrics are often introspective and reflective, exploring themes of love, loss and identity. Since forming in 2009, Tom Williams & The Boat have toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe, playing festivals such as Glastonbury, Latitude and Green Man. They have also supported acts such as Mumford & Sons, The Vaccines and The Staves. The band’s music has been featured in films, television shows and advertisements, and they have received critical acclaim from publications such as The Guardian, NME and The Independent.
