Pete Winwood
Independent singer-songwriter • Staffordshire
BBC Radio 6 Music • BBC Introducing • Festivals & Live
A songwriting journey spanning two decades.
Pete Winwood is a Staffordshire-based indie folk-rock singer-songwriter with a musical journey spanning more than two decades.
His original music has been supported by BBC Introducing and regional radio, with Wild Horses of London featured by Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 6 Music and Lighting Fires used as a featured backing track for a BBC Introducing promotion. His live history includes performing at regional festivals including Exmouth, Hednesford and Rugeley Rocks, alongside an Open Mic UK appearance at Birmingham's NEC supporting Lucy Spraggan.
From early BBC live sessions and radio features to today's independently produced releases and grassroots shows, Pete continues to write, record and perform original music.
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
BBC Radio 6 Music — Tom Robinson — Wild Horses of London
BBC Introducing — sessions, airplay & editorial features
BBC Radio Stoke — exclusive live session
BBC Radio Devon — Introducing session & artist features
Open Mic UK — NEC Birmingham, supporting Lucy Spraggan
Festivals — Exmouth • Hednesford • Rugeley Rocks
Music built for listening — songs that move between light and weight.
For fans of: Ben Howard • Richard Ashcroft • Bear’s Den • Fleet Foxes
“Secret” out now
Featured Release - “Secret”
Secret is an atmospheric indie folk-rock track built around acoustic guitars, expressive vocals and subtle layers of production. Moving between intimate, contemplative moments and soaring vocal passages, the song explores reflection, acceptance and moving beyond the weight of the past.“A contemplative atmosphere where calm follows the storm.”— Indie Dream
Out now — available on all platforms
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If this music connects with you, you can help me keep creating songs and playing live.
Every contribution helps fund new releases and live shows.
Upcoming Live Shows
Intimate gigs blending original songs with interwoven covers — built for listening spaces.
About Pete Winwood
Pete Winwood creates indie folk-rock rooted in melody, rhythm and emotional honesty.Alongside performing, he supports local music through Gig.Social, building spaces for artists and audiences to connect.
Come on in and pull up a seat and listen.
What People are Saying
“It made my ears ping!”Jason — Black Country Radio, Unsigned & Independent“Your singing is beautiful. There is so much magic in your voice.”Independent Spirits“Genuine and raw… the Plant-style vocals are amazing.”Where The Music Meets“You could listen a few times and hear different things going on, we loved your music.”Jason & Abi — Black Country Radio, Unsigned & Independent“Really good taste, real restraint, and a very good understanding of what works in a mix.”Alt77“A chill, immersive sound… pleasant and enveloping.”End Sessions
Radio Support
Black Country Radio • Lichfield Radio • Cannock Chase Radio FM“A distinctive voice.”Scott Gillian — Lichfield Radio
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Join me on Patreon and become part of the journey behind my original music. Get access to live performances, demos, works in progress, behind-the-scenes updates, early previews and content I don't always share on social media.Your membership directly supports me in continuing to write, record, release and perform original music independently.Come backstage and be part of what happens next.
