A REDDITCH musician has released his debut EP.

Sam Ostler, who only began playing piano five years ago and whose influences include Elton John and U2, recently released his debut EP She’s Leaving.

The EP comprises four recorded songs and one live number including the single Only Young which has been played on BBC radio.

The 22-year-old, who played more than 30 shows last year to crowds ranging from 10 to 5,000, including a headline date at 02 Academy in Birmingham, said: "I'm extremely pleased to have this released.

"I've worked very hard over the months it took to create from the first recording in the studio to the finished product. I'm so happy with the outcome."

Not content with having just released his debut Sam added: "I'm going to start to write my next EP which will be available in the summer of this year. Once this has been completed the aim is to go on tour to take my music to the next level."

The EP is available via all major download sites including iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and Google Play.

There are also some physical copies available via facebook.com/samostlermusic.