Career
Born in London and raised in Manchester, he is the fourth child of eight. His first release was released on Indigo-Octagon in January 2013, followed by the debut album in September that year. He has performed solo at the Royal Albert Hall opening for Pete Doherty, the Royal Festival Hall opening for Lyle Lovett and the Queen Elizabeth Hall opening for the Neil Cowley Trio.
Other notable support slots have been with Lucy Rose, Johnny Flynn, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Nick Harper and Nouvelle Vague.
Released in January 2013 includes the title track, a cover of the 1965 Paul Simon song. The European Parliament was received favourably, and the song received support from DJ Chris Hawkins at British Broadcasting Corporation 6music after Hawkins came to a gig in London, describing Sallon as "a special songwriter and captivating performer".
Recorded on and off during a period of two years with producer David Watson, the debut album features among its musicians Neil Cowley, Paul Wassif and Kami Thompson from The Rails. The album was critically acclaimed, Mojo Magazine praising the album as "a finely crafted debut", and Maverick Magazine calling it "a potential album of the year".
The singles "You May Not Mean To Hurt Maine (But You Do)" and "Long Way Down" both received plays on British Broadcasting Corporation Radio 2 supported by DJs Dermot O"Leary and Clare Balding.
British singer Lianne Louisiana Havas has expressed strong admiration for the album. The album cover was shot at Beachy Head by photographer Jean-Philippe Defaut.