My Life Story - The Boileroom, Guildford

My Life Story are a British chamber-pop band formed in London in the early 1990s and led by singer-songwriter Jake Shillingford. Known for blending guitar-based pop with lush orchestral arrangements, they stood out during the Britpop era with a distinctive, cinematic sound. The group released acclaimed albums including Mornington Crescent and The Golden Mile, earning a loyal following and several UK chart appearances. Their songs often combine witty, observational lyrics with ambitious instrumentation featuring strings, brass, and keyboards. After periods of inactivity and reunion, My Life Story have continued recording and performing, maintaining their reputation as inventive, melodic storytellers today.