Chris Kelly

Chris Kelly is an indie singer-songwriter from Northumberland. Drawing inspiration from Sam Fender, Noah Kahan, and Tom Petty, he crafts songs rooted in real life with heartfelt storytelling delivered with raw sincerity.

His debut single, When it Rains, broke into the top 100 of the iTunes singer-songwriter chart and earned him praise as “the flag bearer for British indie folk” by IAMUR. The Crack Magazine called it “a gorgeous chunk of hook-infused pop/rock,” while NARC Magazine described his sound as “Tom Petty before he fell under the spell of Jeff Lynne.”

Following the release of his debut EP The Middle of It All in November 2024 - which explored themes of heartbreak, mental health, and self-discovery - Chris is set to release his second record, Home Movies, in November 2025. The new EP continues his signature style of emotionally resonant, guitar-driven indie folk, this time with a sharper focus on memory, nostalgia, and moving on.

Beyond the studio, Chris has toured extensively across the UK and Europe, captivating audiences with his intimate and powerful live performances. He has shared the stage with legendary acts like The Blockheads, as well as celebrated artists including Chris Helme (The Seahorses), Bobby Mahoney and Oli Ng.