Some performers who become famous on social media tend to be rather gimmicky and devoid of talent. But that’s certainly not the case with Robin Daniel Skinner, who is better known by his stage name Cavetown. Hailing from Cambridge, the British singer-songwriter got his start when he uploaded his first original song to his YouTube channel in 2013. Keep in mind that he was barely a teenager at the time. It took Skinner less than a decade to become an Internet sensation and so much more. A true prodigy, Cavetown now has millions of followers and released several albums. He’s also become the type of musician who can go on world tours and bring his unique style of music to fans who love him and music lovers who don’t yet know how much they’re going to love Cavetown’s music.

Born to Play

With a father who is both a choir director and a music scholar and a mother who is a music teacher and professional flutist, Skinner was born to make it big as a musician. He first learned to play guitar at age eight and released his first album by age 14. Skinner would eventually release three albums while still a teenager, with more to follow. Slowly but surely, he amassed a strong following online that eventually got so big that it could no longer be ignored by the mainstream. Of course, as a musical prodigy, it’s possible that the best music from Cavetown is still yet to come.

Across the Spectrum

One can debate whether Skinner qualifies as a musical genius, but he surely covers all parts of the music spectrum. Even if he falls under the category of indie pop, he’s so much more than that. Cavetown creates some of the most beautiful ballads in modern times, using both a guitar and a ukulele while also utilizing several types of keyboards and even a kazoo. His talents on a variety of instruments allow Skinner to create the exact sound he wants while finding the perfect sound to capture the feeling of every song. In a way, Cavetown is able to do what every musician strives to do with every song, which is what makes him such a special performer.