Robert Thompson started playing guitar while living and attending school in New York City. He spent several years honing his songwriting and guitar skills before breaking into the music scene. His songwriting influences are drawn from many current and past artists, including The Avett Brothers, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Jason Isbell, and Bruce Springsteen . Combining unique fingerpicking melodies, thoughtful ballads, and drawing from personal experiences, he aims to write songs that are not just music, but a individual journey.