Rollin' On by Lewis McLaughlin
Rollin’ On comes quickly after winning the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition and follows a packed summer of festival performances across the UK. Since his spectacular debut, Feel The Ground You Walk Upon, Lewis McLaughlin has been a busy 21 year old. Monohands Records present this raw dynamic EP, widening the landscape of McLaughlin's cinematic approach to songwriting.
The new track, Rollin’ On is a reminder to us all to feel the path we’re on and acknowledge the difficulty along it, all the while singing (and whistling) when you can. For the recording he enlisted his brother Euan and school friend Steven Stark to create the off the cuff raw and dynamic version captured at 312, Andy Monaghan’s (Frightened Rabbit/Monohands) Glasgow studio. Equal parts Tom Petty, Foxwarren and Paolo Nutini the blend showcases his ability to create with a more minimal palette than is present on his debut album.
“You Tell Me” (Alternative Version) is a fresh take on the track, as direct as the version on the album, yet shining a light on another colour of the narrative. The Jupiter 4, modulated fenders and tr8 bring a contemporary flourish, setting the scene in a world of hot concrete rather than the rural quaint version from his debut record.
Summer (Acoustic) is a fabulous stripped back campfire-esque version, it feels like it’s been in our blood for generations. A vocal and acoustic accompanied by fiddle player Chloë Bryce along with Finlay Johnston on harmonies. The original version of Summer was described as “the anthem we’ve been waiting for” by BBC Scotland’s Roddy Hart. The track brought out the sun and smiles during Glastonbury performances with sing-a-longs in full swing. It highlights McLaughlin’s desire for connection and community spirit.
Tracklist
| 1. | Rollin' On | 4:10 |
| 2. | Summer (Acoustic) | 3:48 |
| 3. | You Tell Me (Alternative) | 3:24 |
Credits
All songs written by Lewis McLaughlin
Produced by Andy Monaghan at 312 Studios
Lewis Mclaughlin - Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Steven Stark - Drums
Finlay Johnston - Backing Vocals, Synth
Euan McLaughlin - Electric Guitars
Chloe Bryce - Backing Vocals, Fiddle
Andy Monaghan - Bass
License
All rights reserved.Tags
The new album ‘A Hope In Fear’ out now
"A Hope In Fear" delves deep into themes of self-discovery and resilience. The album serves as a testament to McLaughlin's personal journey of overcoming fear and embracing new beginnings.