Newton Faulkner is an English singer-songwriter and musician known for his unique blend of folk, rock, and percussive fingerstyle guitar playing. Born Sam Newton Battenberg Faulkner on January 11, 1985, in Reigate, Surrey, England, he developed an early interest in music and studied at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford. Faulkner gained widespread recognition with his debut album "Hand Built by Robots," released in 2007. The album was a commercial success in the UK, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and featuring the hit single "Dream Catch Me." His warm vocal style and intricate guitar work earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated following. Throughout his career, Faulkner has continued to evolve his sound, incorporating elements of pop, blues, and electronic music across multiple albums, including "Rebuilt by Humans," "Write It on Your Skin," and "Studio Zoo"—the latter of which was recorded entirely in front of a live online audience. He is also known for his engaging live performances and innovative approach to music production. In addition to his music career, Faulkner has performed in theater productions, including a role in the West End musical "American Idiot." With his distinctive dreadlocked appearance and genre-defying style, Newton Faulkner remains a remarkable figure in contemporary British music.