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Billy Nomates
Also known as Tor Maries
Career
Active 2020 – present
Biography
About Billy Nomates
Billy Nomates is the stage name of Tor Maries, an English musician and songwriter. Beginning her career in 2020, she quickly gained attention from BBC Radio 6 Music. Her debut album, recorded in Bristol with Portishead's Geoff Barrow, was released the same year. Maries describes her music as no wave, while critics often mention post-punk and her sprechgesang delivery.
In 2021, she featured on Sleaford Mods' "Mork n Mindy" and released the Emergency Telephone EP, which she produced herself on Barrow's Invada record label. With a slim build, blonde hair, and blue eyes, she has built a following of 31k on Instagram. She is 36 years old and hails from Leicester, England.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2020-present (started around 30 years old; 6 years active)
- Birthplace
- Leicester, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 31k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
What is the origin of her stage name?
Billy Nomates is a stage name; her actual name is Tor Maries.
How did she get involved with Geoff Barrow?
Her debut album was recorded in Bristol with Geoff Barrow of Portishead.
What is her musical style?
She describes her music as no wave, though critics also reference post-punk and her sprechgesang delivery.
Did you know
- Her debut album was recorded with Portishead's Geoff Barrow.
- She appeared on Sleaford Mods' track 'Mork n Mindy' in 2021.
- Her EP 'Emergency Telephone' was self-produced on Geoff Barrow's Invada label.
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