Folk-pop singer, writer and loop maker Alex Hulme, has had one helluva year. Plaudits from Paul McCartney and Billy Ocean aside, his work has received critical acclaim from the likes of Ultimate Guitar and the Beeb. Alex performs like his life depends on it. Don’t just take our word for it; listen to Sir Macca, listen for yourself. Go see him on tour. He conquers the intricate layering of loops on a live stage that would put his hero, Foy Vance, to shame, and coming from a humble rural background in the North West, he has a lot to talk about. His lyrics are striking, his vocals are velveteen. Early 2014 will see him releasing his much awaited fourth EP following on from a year where he supported Willy Mason, Willis Earl Beal, Emmy the Great and The Proclaimers. The EP ‘Climb’ has been produced by Richard Woodcraft (Radiohead / Frank Turner). Need we really say more? The beats pack a punch, the guitar work has been compared to Lindsey Buckingham, and the vocals will make you weep... In a good way.