People Poems is the alt-folk solo project of Leeds based musician/songwriter Harry Orme. Under the People Poems name he has toured the UK and Europe, and supported artists across the folk/indie spectrum such as Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek), Big Thief, Emily Portman, Sam Sweeney & Pete Flood (Bellowhead), Ciaran Lavery, Luke Concanon (Nizlopi) and Adam Barnes. He is frequently aided by his regular collaborators Francesca Haincourt (Redpine & Solo), Matthew Aplin (Mansion of Snakes) and Angus Milne (Demon Barbers).
“...People Poems somewhat resemble a dream pairing of Antony Hegarty and Joanna Newsom... It's powerful, soul-bearing stuff, a rewarding listen and possessed of an uncommon and individual beauty.” -Brendan Campbell, North Leeds Life
"...a beautiful acoustic persona... captivating and mesmerising" - Jac Holloway, Noizze
"...blessing each venue and crowd with his heart-breaking lyrics, smooth vocals, and soft melodies" - Rebecca Schott, NE Volume
"...the delightful vocal harmonies sending a shiver down one's spine" -Mike Price, Vibrations Magazine