Inspired by the likes of R&B kingpins Miguel and The Weeknd and Hip-Hop heavyweights Dr Dre and Tyler the Creator, Liverpool four-piece When I Am King are also heavily influenced by alternative artists, such as Radiohead, from whom the band draw their name (‘Paranoid Android’ - “When I am king, you will be first against the wall”).
Coffee House Sessions is a dynamic initiative that exposes the best in upcoming UK talent to the Students market via daytime performances in University coffee shops. Queen Mary is one of only two London universities who are part of this exclusive national tour, showcasing the best artists some of which who have gone on to playlist on BBC Radio 1.
Featured artists will play every Tuesday in Ground Cafe at 3.30pm.