My “Listen Up” posts will cover my favorite artists, as well as new bands and singers to check out!

Lawson

Lawson (Photo from Lawson’s Instagram) 

When a band sounds even more incredible live than they do on their albums, you know they are something special. And that’s exactly what this four-piece, British, pop-rock band based in London, are. Let me tell you a little bit about Lawson, and why they are one of my favorite bands. (Photo by Emma)

Lawson, made up of Andy Brown, Joel Peat, Adam Pitts, and Ryan Fletcher came together in 2009. Since then, they have toured around the UK, Ireland, and America. They’ve also been opening acts for huge artists such as Jessie J., The Wanted, and Avril Lavigne. They released their debut album, Chapman Square, in 2012, which you can listen to here. (It’s amazing!) Currently, they are working on their second album, which I am really looking forward to hearing. I am obsessed with Chapman Square, but unfortunately, it’s unavailable in America, and you can only purchase it in the UK. Part of the reason I decided to focus on Lawson for this post is because I want more people to know about this incredible band. They have raw talent, play their own instruments on stage, and their sound is so amazing–they deserve more fame, especially here in America. If you like bands like The Vamps, The Wanted, or Maroon 5, you’ll love Lawson. My favorite song off Chapman Square is “Standing in the Dark.” Check out their awesome acoustic version of it here!

Andy working on the second album (Photo from Lawson’s Instagram)

So, if you’re in need of some new tunes this summer, check out Lawson. Their catchy, heart-felt songs will be stuck in your head all day–and you won’t mind!

Click below!

Lawson’s YouTube

Lawson’s Website

Lawson’s Twitter

 Get to know Lawson. Watch a few of their funniest moments here!

                         

            Lawson performing in Chesterfield, UK. (Photos by Emma)

FUN FACT: Lawson were originally named The Groves. They changed their band name to Lawson after Dr. David Lawson performed life-saving brain surgery on Andy Brown (lead singer).