Simon Clothier on SMG Diverse 142

Genre: Singer-Songwriter / Folk-Pop 

Based: West London, United Kingdom  

West London-based Simon Clothier is a one-of-a-kind British artist — a singer-songwriter, ukulele virtuoso, and lifelong builder whose music is as authentic, solid, and heartfelt as the hands that craft it. Once dubbed “The Singing Builder” by ITV, he has spent his life balancing two worlds — working on landmark construction projects including Wembley Stadium and the London 2012 Olympic builds, while quietly writing songs that would eventually travel the globe.

His music centres around the ukulele — the instrument that became his signature and his voice. He is the only European artist endorsed by legendary Hawaiian ukulele makers KoAloha, standing alongside Grammy winner Daniel Ho on their international roster. That connection took him to Honolulu, where he made history as the first European to perform at the Ukulele Festival of Hawaii, sharing the stage with Jack Johnson and introducing his music to a global audience.

His 2012 debut album Songs From A Small Guitar — released via Glider Records — introduced his warm, melodic folk-pop style, featuring favourites like I Fall For You, Nigella, and Just Saying. Recorded with top-tier musicians including producer Curtis Schwartz, the album cemented his reputation as a songwriter of charm, wit, and emotional depth.

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