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Canada born but UK raised singer-songwriter Toby Uffindell-Phillips cut his teeth in the ‘00s with acoustic electronica group Sound Sanctuary and then as frontman of eclectic indie pop band Burning Shapes in the early 2010’s. The Kent-based musician subsequently began writing songs in his home studio that would form the backbone of a new solo project - Summit of the Big Low. Toby now writes and records music from his home studio in Sevenoaks putting records out on his own Friendly Tribe label .

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Summit of the Big Low

Hi I'm Toby, thanks for dropping by. I release chilled indie-folk music under the name Summit of the Big Low - think Elliott Smith meets Zero 7, Bon Iver mixed with Fleet Foxes or Nick Drake vs The Beta Band. Or you can just take a listen at SOTBL.COM or Spotify/Apple/Bandcamp etc. I have a new record about to come out, wanted to try something new and found Ko-fi. I've set up a shop with bits and pieces from my previous record like CDs/Vinly and will be releasing a series of limited edition signed posters featuring artwork from the forthcoming album (illustrated by my friend Lucy Pook). The posters will include codes to stream my new record early and allow you to download the album for free when it is released. I've also set up some membership tiers which also offer early access to the new album, as well as behind the scenes and exclusive video content, discounts in the store and some other cool perks. Go and take a peak what's on offer and if you fancy joining me on the journey of a folktronica music maker, independently releasing a record while writing the next, then I'd be very honoured to have you along for the ride. If you need more convincing I'll leave you with some nice things people have said about the music... "The audio equivalent of golden hour. Just beautiful, hazy, summery vibes... and I’m a little bit obsessed with it.” - Abbie McCarthy (BBC Introducing / BBC Radio Kent) “Take a deep breath, release, relax… I think it's absolutely gorgeous" - Tony Moore (Soho Radio) "It’s simply beautiful! I like the vibe as it reminds me of songs from artists I admire (Jose Gonzales and John Martin)." - Ola Szmidt (Fresh on the net) “A blissed out yet bouncy slice of sublime Folktronica.” - Rock & Load magazine "Acoustic guitar work is sublime and evocative with keys giving a lush wash to everything. A lovely, atmospheric album that just about every music fan can relate to.” - Velvet Thunder Magazine

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Show your support by becoming a grassroots supporter and get access to behind the scenes and exclusive content plus 10% discount on all items in my shop. Writing songs is a labour of love for me, no doubt about it. But making and releasing records to share is an expensive business and the financial kickback from streaming is almost non existent for small independent artists like myself. So if you like what I do and want to support it, a little and often Ko-fi contribution will be gratefully received and go a long way towards keeping this grassroots ethosed show on the road. Ultimately I hope this tier will give you a glimpse into my journey as I make new music and self release the recordings, with a few exclusive goodies thrown in for good measure.

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Join the Kamikaze Dreamers Club and you will get super early access to stream the new upcoming album and will join me on the journey as I put together a special 'In The Making' version of the record including lyrics, liner notes & bonus content. Plus members will receive a free download of every single from the album up to a month before each official release. As a higher tier supporter you will also get first listens to future new material, exclusive behind the scenes studio & production video clips, alternative mixes, the occasional bit of archive footage thrown in and early bird views of live video performances as I make them. Add to that, member only discount of 30% on all products from my Ko-fi shop and first refusal on select gig tickets and you've got it all for the price of a coffee each month. I hope this tier will feel like a window into my world as a part time songwriter, producer and independent music maker and that, in time, this little tribe will flourish into a friendly community of kamikaze dreamers exchanging scintillating banter.

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Become an official patron of Friendly Tribe to support the record label with all its activities and get one of a kind perks that acknowledge your unique level of contribution. Your name will be prominently credited on records released by the label while you are a patron and you will receive signed physical copies of all the music and merch the label makes. You will also be offered VIP guest list access to live shows, potential invites to landmark practices or studio sessions and once you have been a label patron for a year, SOTBL will perform live for you and your guests at a home gig or private party to say thank you. If you are someone keen to make a huge difference in the life or a small independent record label consider becoming a patron.

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