Lewis McLaughlin is a 23 year old, indie singer-songwriter hailing from Leith. With new single ‘Getting Better’ bursting into the world, McLaughlin ventures into uncharted sonic territories, crafting a daring and audacious soundscape that remains true to his introspective and narrative-driven songwriting style.
Since winning the Glastonbury Emerging Talent award in 2022 he has been captivating audiences from Hebcelt to Latitude Festival with his powerful performances. Inspired by artists like John Martyn, Bon Iver, and Villagers, Lewis creates soul-stirring melodies and thought-provoking lyrics that resonate with listeners.
His accomplished debut album ‘Feel The Ground You Walk Upon’ is a life-arming listen, one moment will have you misty-eyed, wishing you could hold a pint aloft with your dearest pals and in the next, have you contemplating your most intense personal struggles. All the while Mclaughlin’s warm timbre blazes perpetually, unifying and comforting the lost souls that gather in its glow.