Thomas Shorthouse is an emerging London-based composer, artist, and producer hailing from West Yorkshire. Often taking inspiration from contemporary and 20th century art, as well as the internet culture he grew up with, his music is characterised by its ability to be both playful and feverish, yet sombre and obscure.

A scholar at the Royal College of Music, and student of Dr Deirdre Gribbin and Prof. Simon Holt, Thomas’ undergraduate studies has thus far led him to collaborations with many emerging artists: Patricia Gomez, Christiana Achim, The Vox Quartet, Luca Imperiale, Ozgur Kaya, Maria Filippova, Sophie Stevenson, Ilayda Deniz Oğuz, and Larli Davies, as well as workshops and premieres with established ensembles including the Fidelio Trio, Alkyona Quartet, Ex Corde, RCM String Orchestra, RCM Symphony Orchestra, and Horsham Symphony Orchestra.

Thomas is grateful to be an Ian Evans Lombe Scholar at the RCM.