British newcomer Hutch makes a striking entrance with his debut single 'Never Like The First Time', out now via Deep End Recordings. Raw, soulful and steeped in emotional honesty, the track introduces a 24-year-old singer, songwriter, and pianist unafraid to explore the unvarnished truths of his past.
Written as a reflection on addiction, survival, and the search for meaningful connection, 'Never Like The First Time' pulses with bruised vulnerability and lush, jazz-tinged textures. Hutch’s voice carries the weight of experience, echoing influences like Anderson .Paak, Little Simz, and Oscar Peterson.
Raised in Brighton and now based in Crawley, Hutch is an artist born from contrast between chaos and clarity, city noise and quiet reflection. His debut is not a redemption story, but a powerful statement of endurance, marking the arrival of a voice worth hearing.
Have a listen to 'Never Like The First Time' in the player below.