Whelligan

Whelligan is fronted by songwriter Jamie Whelligan. Having enjoyed BBC6 Music success with his recent side-project Annexe The Moon, he returns with his new single “Rabid Hole”. A tale of fake news, double-bluffs, media manipulation, confusion and vulnerability, set to a driving triplet back beat and sonic fairy dust. Magpie-eyed vocals harmonise over warm and wiry guitars, while inventive lyrics are matched with floating melodies.
With comparisons to Syd Barrett, Paul Heaton, The Rutles and Julian Cope, this sound is eclectic, melodic, and steeped in the traditions of Merseyside songwriting. Among his many musical activities Jamie Whelligan is a busker on London’s underground which shows in the strength, character and range of his voice. “When you’ve only got a few seconds to move someone with your performance, you learn to make every note count.” says Whelligan - we couldn't agree more.
With two albums and several EPs under his belt there is much to enjoy in his back catalogue. 2020 sees the first of a new crop of tunes, and a new album lined up for 2021.