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I was raised in a small town in South West England called Calne. My first band was called The Codes and we recorded an album called "Eleven" in 2005. In 2009 I recorded my first solo EP "For Emma" and have been recording solo acoustic tracks ever since. I provide UK sync music for film, TV, and games, as well as releasing music as a solo artist.
Chris Olson Music
Here are some of the songs I have released as Chris Olson - solo artist...
"Amateur Astronaut"
Released: October 2026
Album: TBC
Part of my UK sync music offering to filmmakers and creatives, "Amateur Astronaut" taps into my passion for science fiction soundtracks. When composing it using an array of sounds and my own electric guitar, I wanted to take the audience on a quick yet powerful journey through space.
I am thrilled with the end result and hope that some wonderful storytelling will want to use it in their film, tv show, or game.
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"Mud & Rain"
Released: December 2024
Album: Sync or Swim
An original song about grief and how it changes people, "Mud & Rain" is dedicated to my mum. Many of my songs are about the death of my father and Mud & Rain was born out of a particularly harrowing journey me and my mum took when he was in hospital.
It's an emotive song, with heartfelt lyrics and a gruelling undercurrent that I hope people connect with when they need it the most. (p.s. things get better).
"Movie Posters"
Released: February 2025
Album: Sync or Swim
An original acoustic song, with a simple arrangement of my vocals, acoustic guitar, and some strings, I wanted to keep "Movie Posters" as pure as possible.
Whilst many might assume it's a song connected to my world within UK Film Review, it actually pre-dates UKFR and is about someone close to me who suffered a panic attack. In their room were many movie posters of superheroes and the irony struck me of how fragile we can all be. I hope it resonates.
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"Dirty Summer"
Released: October 2022
Album: TBC
My most successful song to date, "Dirty Summer" has over 10,000 streams across all platforms. It's a song about coming-of-age and being and idle-handed teen with not much to do.
I wanted it to have a road-trip vibe, like I was on a journey even without being on one, with a high-energy, bouncy beat.
I recorded the song in my very humble "home studio" and had it mastered by a sound engineer in South America. I am really happy with how this turned out.
Whether it's an indie music review website or Rolling Stone Magazine, I am deeply appreciative to all who take the time to consider me as an artist and my music.
It's truly amazing when the songs connect with listeners around the world. Stay tuned for more details about my songs as sync music for TV.
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Chris Olson Cover Songs
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