Robyn Hitchcock is one of music’s true originals. A surrealist rock ’n’ roller, poetic troubadour, and compelling performer, he has released more than 30 albums over six decades, known for their wit, imagination, and unmistakable voice.

He first emerged in the late 1970s with The Soft Boys, whose cult classic Underwater Moonlight became a touchstone of alternative rock.

He went on to release acclaimed solo records like I Often Dream of Trains and Eye, and led Robyn Hitchcock and The Egyptians, finding college radio success in the 1980s with Element of Light and songs like “Balloon Man.”

Hitchcock’s music blends surreal imagery, sly humor, and recurring motifs such as marine life, railways, cheese, and Clint Eastwood.

He has collaborated with artists including R.E.M., Gillian Welch, Peter Buck, and Yo La Tengo, and appeared in films by Jonathan Demme.

Now based in Nashville, Hitchcock continues to record and tour worldwide. His recent albums Robyn Hitchcock and Shufflemania! show his creativity remains as sharp and singular as ever.