Ellie Lawson – Lost Without You EP
Currently taking the US by storm, in the process of writing her anticipated third album and a being prime example of British music doing well across the pond, South London singer-songwriter Ellie Lawson releases the EP "Lost Without You".
Upon listening you're met with feelings of sheer warmth that remain refreshing like a summer breeze from the understated power of Lawson's beautifully cutting voice. The bright and gentle melodies intertwine perfectly with the beauty of the high levels of song writing that are well arranged and unfold right in front of you. Shifting from the stripped down acoustic folk of the EP's title song to the trippy pop of the Portishead-influenced track 'How Hard We Try', Lawson is able to diversify the delivery of her music through stellar production without it affecting the integrity of any of its meaning.
With such laid back delivery, it makes the perfect soundtrack to a late evening or an early morning. Throughout there is a spindling quality derived from the elements of folk that keep it constantly down-to-earth, honest and frank. Full of charm and grace whilst retaining a very unique independent spirit, this is an EP that is spell binding and ever subtly soul-stirring. Ellie Lawson's talents well and truly shine as a singer and songwriter and can easily give her chart contemporaries a massive run for their money.