UK SOUL SINGER & SONGWRITER MT JONES RELEASES “WHY I CRY- LIVE AT THE LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC MUSIC ROOM”

December 20, 2025 - By Vic

Rising British soul singer and songwriter, MT Jones today released a very special live performance of his first single, “Why I Cry” with the Liverpool Philharmonic. “Why I Cry -Live at the Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room” was recorded earlier this year in Jones’ hometown of Liverpool and can be seen here. “Why I Cry” along with 2nd single, “Gentle Reminder” are from MT Jones’ forthcoming debut album Joy, arriving March 20, 2026.

With a sound that blends the warmth of 60’s and 70’s greats with the texture of modern R&B and jazz, Jones’ music is rooted in timeless songwriting, live instrumentation, and a voice that carries both vulnerability and power. Already being named as an “Artist to Watch for 2026”. Earmilk praised, “Sky’s the limit for this blue-eyed soul meets retro-R&B mastermind, “ and Atwood Magazine hailed, “With a voice that recalls the warmth of Donny Hathaway and the depth of Leon Bridges, Jones doesn’t just sing-he makes you feel.”

After a breakout Fall that saw Jones playing to sold-out venues across the U.K., including Arts Club Loft in Liverpool and Islington Assembly Hall in London, the tour marked a major step for MT, whose journey began busking as a kid on the streets of Chester and has since taken him across Europe and beyond. He recently had his very first headline performance in Los Angeles on December 12th at the Moroccan Lounge and will head back to the US on January 20, 2026 for a headline show at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, NY. Tickets can be purchased here.

MT Jones has gained strong radio and tastemaker support with previous singles including “Punchin’” and “Why I Cry” receiving airplay across BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, Jazz FM, and BBC Introducing. He has drawn comparisons to Donny Hathaway, Carole King, and D’Angelo, while remaining distinctly his own. From his beginnings as a teenage busker to touring internationally with longtime friend Jalen Ngonda and supporting Lauryn Hill, Jones’ journey has been shaped by both graft and soul.