Yes, he is British, but he is no royal king of England. He is in fact a king of indie singing and songwriting! Literally one of the best lyricists I've ever heard, right up there with Nate Ruess from the band Fun./ The Format. He is said to be "an occasional shaman who tramples over the border of cool and not cool." (Paul Lester) Just listen to how amazing he is and you'll completely understand.