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Laura Musgrave Shares New Single ‘Almost’

Published

1 year ago

January 12, 2024

Laura Musgrave writes straight from the heart. She gives listeners the feeling that they’re living and breathing the emotions in the song. As if someone cracked their heart open and poured it into lyrics and melodies.

The UK-based singer-songwriter and producer has made confessional songwriting her trademark. She is an award-winning music artist who has guitar-driven compositions that combine pop-rock at its best with personal lyrics.

She returns with her brand-new single ‘Almost’, featuring a sing-along chorus with powerful lyrics about having the courage to walk away from a love that falls short, slated for release on January 12, 2024, on all streaming platforms.

Laura Musgrave wrote ‘Almost’ with fellow UK songwriter Craig Taylor. Under the direction of producer Becky Willard, the song was recorded in both the UK and the USA. The production incorporates electric guitars, drums, and keyboards in addition to her amazing voice. The track concentrates on pop-rock flavouring in its development. She gives the song a more captivating tone, influenced by pop-rock from the 2000s, elevating it.

On the song, Laura Musgrave says, “It’s about realising that the person you’re dating or in a relationship with is only half-hearted about it. Whatever the reason for that might be, they can’t give you what you want or deserve. You see clearly that it’s a one-sided situation and have the courage to walk away.”

The songstress is excited about this release, showcasing her natural ability and personal development in the music industry. While Laura Musgrave’s catalogue reflects her candid attitude, her unrivaled inventiveness enables her to easily move between pop and rock.

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Waz-u drops ambient gem ‘Vermillion’ ft. Lilyg

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15 hours ago

April 25, 2025

Don Reed

London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.

Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’

‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.

Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.