Lawson
Lawson are the British pop-rock band behind When She Was Mine, Standing in the Dark and Juliet, with Andy Brown, Ryan Fletcher, Joel Peat and Adam Pitts.
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- From
- England, United Kingdom
- Members
- Andy Brown: vocals and guitar; Ryan Fletcher: bass; Joel Peat: guitar; Adam Pitts: drums
- Breakout
- When She Was Mine, a UK No. 4 single in 2012
- Debut album
- Chapman Square, a UK No. 4 album in 2012
- Latest verified band album
- Cmd Z (2021)
Mini bio
How it started.
Before the chart singles, Lawson built a following through small gigs and YouTube covers. In a 2012 interview, drummer Adam Pitts recalled years of travelling around the country, changes of management and a spell managing themselves before their videos helped them get signed. The name honours the surgeon who saved singer Andy Brown’s life after a brain tumour.
The breakthrough.
When She Was Mine reached No. 4 in the UK in 2012. Taking Over Me followed at No. 3, and debut album Chapman Square also reached No. 4. Standing in the Dark, Brokenhearted with B.o.B and Juliet became further Top 10 singles. Their blend of pop songs and guitar-band playing carried into second album Perspective in 2016.
The return.
After a break, Lawson returned with Lovers in 2020 and released Cmd Z on 2 July 2021. It was their first album in five years and followed a deal with Cooking Vinyl. Pandemic restrictions delayed the release, but the band continued sharing songs and videos before taking the album on a UK tour that autumn.
Creditschronological, newest first
Albums
- 2021Cmd ZRecording artist
- 2016PerspectiveRecording artist
- 2012Chapman SquareRecording artist
Collaborations
- 2021Killing MeWith featured artist Alyssa Bonagura
- 2013BrokenheartedWith featured artist B.o.B
Video
- 2020Where Are They Now?Band documentary
Awards
Quotes
eventually the right people heard us through YouTube.Adam Pitts, Student Pocket Guide interview (2012)
Pitts recalled how the band’s online covers and originals helped them get signed.
Trivia
- Three members had attended music college before the band signed, according to Adam Pitts.
- Pitts said they recorded their debut with producer John Shanks in both London and Los Angeles.
- Capital identifies Lawson’s fan group as the “geese”, a name picked up on Twitter.
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