Tom Mackell grew up in a suburb of Philadelphia, PA where he began playing guitar at a young age. He was a member of numerous bands throughout middle school and high school, honing his musical skills and gaining a greater realization about what was possible with the music he could create. He dove in head first, exposing himself to several different artists and genres, finding what fit him, what inspired him. In his junior year of high school, Mackell began writing songs for his solo career. His work ethic is relentless and unyielding, trying to find the perfect components to make his songs worth listening to.

His first piece of work, One Man Army EP, is a heartfelt mixture of acoustic guitar and vocal harmonies. Lyrics that aren't synthetic but genuine pull the listener along for the ride through basements, bedrooms, shore towns, cities and dreams. Released in July 2009, Mackell is currently performing in Charleston, SC where he attends school, to promote the album. His EP is available for download on iTunes, Rhapsody and Amazon Mp3.