With support from BBC Radio 2 and The Times, singer-songwriter Amy Lawton returns with ‘New Light’

With support from BBC Radio 2 and The Times, country singer-songwriter Amy Lawton Returns with ‘New Light’

Country singer-songwriter Amy Lawton is returning with ‘New Light’ via Universal after sharing the stage with Jack Savoretti, receiving support from BBC Radio 2 and The Times and writing for Sarah Darling!

Release Date: 9 Aug 2019

Amy Lawton - New Light

Label: Bright Star Records

Time: 3:53

Genre: Pop

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Published on Aug 11, 2019 New Light - Amy Lawton (Lyric video):

Jess at Fierce Fabulous Revolution wrote: This soulful ballad highlights the sweet & delicate textures behind Amy’s feel-good voice, which enables you to feel a personal connection from the first listen. The creativeness behind Amy’s distinctive musical style gets the chance to take centre stage for the full duration of this release, by giving us the chance to see the emotive nature behind this gifted artist. I believe that this single has given Amy the opportunity to express her individuality as an artist & help to pave the way for a very bright & promising career.

Me losing my mind that New Light is a song I’ve been keeping to myself for so long and now it’s actually out and people can listen to it!!!! Thank you so much if you have 💜 https://t.co/fjwTEF3SMM pic.twitter.com/TnS4csPrcS

— Amy Lawton (@amylawtonmusic) August 12, 2019

Highly sought after for her melodic and lyrical abilities, country singer songwriter Amy Lawton returned with ‘New Light’ on August 9th via Universal. Having shared the stage with Jack Savoretti and received support from BBC Radio 2, The Times and Deezer UK, Amy Lawton shows no sign of stopping.  

  

While writing for artists such as Sarah Darling, whose album ‘Wonderland’ went to Number 1 in the UK Country Charts; Amy has been releasing her own music to an ever-growing fanbase. Having been described as “Sweet country pop right out of Taylor Swift’s Speak Now era” by The Times, Amy is a burgeoning name on the UK live scene. Having just completed her first ever regional tour where she played 19-dates across the country, Amy recently performed at The Great Escape Festival and supported Jack Savoretti at Cadogan Hall. 

Amy worked alongside multi-platinum writer/producer Matty Benbrook for ‘New Light’. When asked about the track, Amy stated, “New Light is a song I wrote about when you look at someone you’ve known forever but it’s like you’re seeing them for the first time”.  

While still fresh-faced, Amy comes armed with sharpened experience well beyond her years and is proving herself to be an exciting new name on the singer/songwriter scene. 

LIVE DATE

Tue 20 August 2019 - Upstairs At Ronnie Scott's, London (Website; 47 Frith Street, W1D 4HT) 7:15pm

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ABOUT

Amy Lawton is a fresh-faced 20yr old Country/Rock artist and songwriter from Manchester, now based in London.

She has written rhymes, poems and short stories since she could hold a pen and has been crafting these ideas into song over the past 18months with renowned writer/producer Matty Benbrook (Dido, Paolo Nutini, Jack Savoretti).

Amy’s skill with wordplay and pop melody can be heard perfectly in the first single to emerge from Matty’s studio, Undone, which was released in September 2017. Her innocent-yet-knowing vocals are the perfect foil to the biting lyricism, reminiscent of artists such as Alanis Morrisette, Suzanne Vega or County-era Taylor Swift. The release received widespread critical acclaim with support from 1883 and Celeb-Mix, landing on multiple Deezer playlists, radio play on BBC Introducing London and Amazing Radio, and a TV appearance with London Live. National coffee chain Caffe Nero also lent their support with in-store playlisting and showcase opportunities.

Amy has been steadily developing her live show with performances at many of London’s iconic venues such as The Troubadour, The Bedford, The Social and Ronnie Scott’s. This proved good grounding for her biggest show to date; opening for Jack Savoretti to 1,000 people at London’s Cadogan Hall.

Writing together with the likes of Dee Adam (Diana Vickers, Newton Faulkner), Jess Sharman (Ward Thomas), Pam Sheyne (Corinne Bailey Rae), Paul Herman (Dido) and of course Matty Benbrook, Amy is quickly honing her craft on and off stage.

Amy’s sophomore single was the upbeat Country-Pop love song ‘Hurts Like Paradise’, which dropped on May 11, 2018 on Paradise Records/AWAL. Like ‘Undone’, it was produced by Matty Benbrook at his East London studio, Studio 45. Amy shared: “’Hurts Like Paradise' is a song I started writing back at school. It's kind of a story about a relationship from start to finish, only it's told from the perspective of someone who feels like they're an outsider. I like that there are details in the song which show this character as they talk about their experiences. Even though it's a sad song, I like to mix sad lyrics with upbeat sounds.”

“The new song showcased Amy’s incredible talent and declares that she has a promising future.” - 1883 Magazine

BLOG: Amy Lawton releases 'Hurts Like Paradise' video

Single ‘Don’t Bring Louise’ release Nov 30,  2018 was a song depicting one of heartfelt unrequited love, featured beautiful harmonies among its sincere country pop.

BLOG: Amy Lawton releases new single 'Don't Bring Louise'

“We can’t wait to see how Amy continues to grow in the future!” - Celeb Mix

Amy Lawton releases new single 'Don't Bring Louise'

‘DON’T BRING LOUISE’
NEW SINGLE OUT NOW
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“Sweet country pop right out of Taylor Swift’s Speak Now era”
THE TIMES

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Amy Lawton has released her brand new single ‘Don’t Bring Louise’. The new song is one of heartfelt unrequited love, featuring beautiful harmonies among its sincere country pop.

Regarding the single Amy says, “‘Don’t Bring Louise’ is a true story, about a real girl that my ex-boyfriend dated. I started writing the song when I heard her name for the first time. I’d never met her but as soon as I heard her name I started building a picture of her and the lyrics started to form in my head. It’s about a feeling that gets reignited the first time you hear that the other person has moved on, even if you thought you were over it.”

Release Date: 30 Nov 2018

Label: Paradise Records

Time: 3:18

Genre: Pop

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‘Don’t Bring Louise’ follows the release of her highly praised singles ‘Hurts Like Paradise’ and ‘Undone’. Since emerging last year Amy has received support from the likes of The Times, 1883 Magazine, CelebMix and many more.

A burgeoning name on the UK live scene, Amy has just completed her first ever regional tour, where she played 19-dates across the country. She also performed at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton this summer.

In London, Amy has played at many famous venues in the city including Ronnie Scott’s, The Troubadour, The Bedford and The Social among many others. She also played as support to Jack Savoretti at Cadogan Hall.

While still fresh-faced, Amy comes armed with sharpened experience well beyond her years and is proving her self to be an exciting new name on the singer/songwriter scene.

Related BLOG Post: May 2018: Amy Lawton releases 'Hurts Like Paradise' video

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Amy Lawton releases 'Hurts Like Paradise' video

‘HURTS LIKE PARADISE’
VIDEO REVEALED 

Published on May 29, 2018 Official video for 'Hurts Like Paradise' by Amy Lawton.

LONDON LIVE SHOWS ANNOUNCED

Amy Lawton has today released the video for her new single ‘Hurts Like Paradise’. The new single is an upbeat country-pop love song reminiscent of the likes of Suzanne Vega, Alanis Morrisette and country-era Taylor Swift.

The video finds Amy acting out the story of the song as she explains, “'Hurts Like Paradise' is a song I wrote when I was at school. It's kind of a story about a relationship from start to finish, only it's told from the perspective of someone who feels like they're an outsider. I like that there are details in the song which show this character as they talk about their experiences. Even though it's a sad song, I like to juxtapose sad lyrics with upbeat sounds.”

About recording the video she continues, “The filming of the video was a fun day as we tried to visualise the song and acting out a story for a video was a new experience for me. We shot the video down the same road where the track was recorded and where I write most of my songs in London. I really enjoyed shooting at the locations - great spaces and it was nice to be in familiar places!”

‘Hurts Like Paradise’ has been created alongside the multi-platinum selling hit songwriter Matty Benbrook (Paolo Nutini, Jack Savoretti, Dido) who discovered the fresh-faced singer on the London live scene.

She has announced two London shows to celebrate the release of ‘Hurts Like Paradise’ and will to play Ronnie Scott’s on June 5^th and The Lock Tavern, Camden on June 12^th.
 

“‘Hurts Like Paradise’ is THE song you need to add to your summer 2018 playlist.”
Celeb Mix

“Lawton’s soft, gentle vocals will have your heart wrenching for a summer romance”
ROUGH Magazine

“The new song showcases Amy’s incredible talent and declares that she has a promising future.”
1883 Magazine

“Amy Lawton’s voice is sweet and stylish… This artist is very talented”
Conversations About Her

FURTHER INFORMATION ON AMY LAWTON
Amy Lawton comes armed with sharpened experience well beyond her years and is an exciting new name on the singer/songwriter scene. She honed her craft by performing at many famous venues in the city such as Ronnie Scott’s, The Troubadour, The Bedford and The Social among others. Her biggest live show came as support to Jack Savoretti at London’s Cadogan Hall in 2016. Most recently she performed her first festival at The Great Escape 2018.

Ever since childhood Amy has been creating rhymes, poems and short stories. For the past six years she has been crafting these ideas into song, writing with the likes of Dee Adam (Diana Vickers, Newton Faulkner), Jess Sherman (Ward Thomas), Pam Sheyne (Christina Aguilera, Corinne Bailey Rae) and Paul Herman (Dido).

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Amy Lawton releases new single ‘Hurts Like Paradise’

Amy Lawton
Releases New Single
‘Hurts Like Paradise’
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PLAYING THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL
MAY 18^th – CAFFÉ NERO

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20-year old singer/songwriter Amy Lawton has today released her brand new single ‘Hurts Like Paradise’. The new tune premiered with CelebMix who said, “‘Hurts Like Paradise’ is THE song you need to add to your summer 2018 playlist.”

‘Hurts Like Paradise’ is an upbeat country-pop love song reminiscent of the likes of Suzanne Vega, Alanis Morrisette and country-era Taylor Swift.

“The new song showcases Amy’s incredible talent and 
declares that she has a promising future.” - 1883 Magazine

“We can’t wait to see how Amy continues to grow in the future!”
Celeb Mix

“Amy Lawton’s voice is sweet and stylish… This artist is very talented”
Conversations About Her

Release Date: 11 May 2018

Label: Paradise Records

Total Length: 2:36

Genres: Country/ Pop

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Regarding the new single Amy says, “'Hurts Like Paradise' is a song I wrote when I was at school. It's kind of a story about a relationship from start to finish, only it's told from the perspective of someone who feels like they're an outsider. I like that there are details in the song which show this character as they talk about their experiences. Even though it's a sad song, I like to juxtapose sad lyrics with upbeat sounds.”

‘Hurts Like Paradise’ follows the release of her acclaimed debut single ‘Undone’ last year, which saw Amy receive support from the likes of 1883, Celeb Mix, C-Heads while being interviewed live on air at London Live and gain strong playlist support from Deezer.

Both songs have been created alongside the multi-platinum selling hit songwriter Matty Benbrook (Paolo Nutini, Jack Savoretti, Dido) who discovered the fresh-faced singer on the London live scene.

Her biggest live show came as support to Jack Savoretti at London’s Cadogan Hall in 2016 and she held a six-week residency at the West End nightspot Mahiki last year.

She has continued to hone her craft by performing at many famous venues in the city such as Ronnie Scott’s, The Troubadour, The Bedford and The Social among others.

Amy has announced two further London shows in June, where she will be returning to play Ronnie Scott’s on June 5^th and The Lock Tavern, Camden on June 12^th. She has also announced her very first festival appearance and will play the Caffé Nero sessions at The Great Escape Festival on May 18^th.

Ever since childhood Amy has been creating rhymes, poems and short stories. For the past six years she has been crafting these ideas into song, writing with the likes of Dee Adam (Diana Vickers, Newton Faulkner), Jess Sherman (Ward Thomas), Pam Sheyne (Christina Aguilera, Corinne Bailey Rae) and Paul Herman (Dido).

Amy comes armed with sharped experience well beyond her years and is an exciting new name on the singer/songwriter scene.

AMY LAWTON LIVE DATES
Friday 18 May 2018 – The Great Escape, Brighton (Caffe Nero; 16 Prince Albert Street, BN1 1HF) Tickets | Facebook Event
Tuesday 5 June 2018 – Ronnie Scott’s, London
Tuesday 12 June 2018 - The Lock Tavern, London (35 Chalk Farm Road, Camden Lock, NW1 8AJ)

Related BLOG POST (Sept 2017): UK singer/songwriter Amy Lawton releases debut single 'Undone'

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UK singer/songwriter Amy Lawton releases debut single 'Undone'

AMY LAWTON

‘UNDONE’
DEBUT SINGLE OUT NOW
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20 year old singer/songwriter Amy Lawton has today (Mon Sept 4, 2017) released her debut single ‘Undone’.

A gorgeous, upbeat slice of country pop, the single is an impressive introduction to one of the brightest new talents to emerge this year. 'Undone' has already received great support from Deezer who featured the song prominently in their ‘Brand New UK’ playlist.

Written by Amy Lawton, Matty Benbrook

Produced by Matty Benbrook at Studio 45

Mixed by Andrea Lepori at The Mix Room

Release Date: 1 Sept 2017

Time: 3:44

Label: Paradise Records

Genre: Pop

Amazon UK - Deezer

 Regarding the single Amy says, “The song is a kind of wild confession of someone’s real motives in a relationship, which I was inspired to write after talking to an ex-boyfriend after he showed up at one of my gigs.”

Amy Lawton channels the likes of Suzanne Vega, Alanis Morrisette and early Taylor Swift. Multi-platinum selling hit songwriter Matty Benbrook (Paolo Nutini, Jack Savoretti, Dido) discovered the fresh-faced singer and together they created ‘Undone’ alongside Pete Maher (U2, Lana Del Rey, Jack White) who mastered the track.

Amy first honed her craft on the London live scene, performing at many famous venues in the city such as Ronnie Scott’s, The Troubadour, The Bedford and The Social among others.

Her biggest show came as support to Jack Savoretti last year at London’s Cadogan Hall. More recently, she held a six-week residency at the West End nightspot Mahiki in early 2017.

Ever since childhood Amy has been creating rhymes, poems and short stories. For the past six years she has been crafting these ideas into song, writing with the likes of Dee Adam (Diana Vickers, Newton Faulkner), Jess Sherman (Ward Thomas), Pam Sheyne (Christina Aguilera, Corinne Bailey Rae) and Paul Herman (Dido).

Armed with experience sharpened well beyond her years, ‘Undone’ is a truly exciting first taste of what’s to come from Amy Lawton.

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