Oliver Anderson

About the artist

Raised in South London, Oliver Anderson is an alt rock artist grounded in lived experience. His journey spans more than just music — from busking in the streets of London to sleeping in parks in Mexico, from teaching in Thailand to touring Europe's back alleys with a guitar. With influences ranging from Paolo Nutini to The Clash, Oliver Anderson is a loud, flesh-covered karaoke machine spitting out only bangers. From ‘Money (Life)’, the big ‘fuck you’ to grind culture, to his latest release ‘The Ballad of Syd and Waz’ , the reminder to go out and have fun. When Oliver sees something he doesn’t like, he’ll tell you about it, usually in the key of C. He cut his teeth busking, crafting his voice through raw performance rather than formal lessons. That grit shows. His lyrics are poetic and political, soulful and unfiltered, pulling no punches about love, loss, or the absurdity of modern life. Whether it’s on stage, in the streets, or on record, he brings an infectious energy that makes audiences feel seen and alive.