Billy Raffoul, The Strummer, for Bonobos

Everything Billy Raffoul writes comes from the heart, and it’s all based on some kind of personal experience. His thoughtful debut single “Driver” came about when his family picked up a hitchhiker after one of his father’s gigs. (Although Raffoul describes it as a little more sentimental than looking for a ride on the road.) He has been training his soulful sound since he was a kid, having gotten his first guitar at ten and being inspired by his musician dad throughout his life. You’ll probably find him on a stage somewhere between Nashville and L.A., where he’s most at home.