Newton Faulkner (born Sam Newton Battenberg Faulkner) is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Reigate, England, United Kingdom. Renowned for his percussive fingerstyle approach on acoustic guitar, he blends folk, pop, rock and acoustic influences with melodic songwriting and distinctive rhythmic techniques.
He rose to prominence with the debut album "Hand Built by Robots", featuring standout tracks such as "Dream Catch Me", "I Need Something" and a noted cover of "Teardrop". Subsequent albums include "Rebuilt by Humans", "Write It on Your Skin", "Studio Zoo" (created via a round-the-clock live-streamed recording project), "Human Love", "Hit the Ground Running" and "Interference (Of Light)". Over the years he has become a staple of the UK live circuit and festivals, evolving his sound while maintaining his trademark guitar style. His catalogue showcases inventive arrangements and accessible songwriting that have earned him a loyal audience.
