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The song’s harmony plants its roots in classic r’n’b with its feel but quickly reveals a more contemporary message and the emotional connectivity that people will quickly come to associate with The Last Morrell alongside his powerful vocal range. “I guess I reached an age where I realised that despite all of our modern-day efforts to individualise ourselves on social media or through fashion or whatever, we are all essentially the same as everyone else. Our identities and behaviours are all taught to us and we can quickly unravel them and strip them away. Men are having a hard time with this particularly as masculinity as we once knew it seems a bit redundant, we’re all thinking about what being a man is all about in 2019. This song is a tongue-in-cheek look at my own anxieties about my identity and growing up.” says The Last Morrell. Raised in a small Yorkshire town, he grew up being comforted by the sounds of Seattle’s grunge and alternative rock scene. The lyrics painted feelings of being trapped, bored and angry, which connected him to an American sound that has permeated through his first songs written as a teenager, to present day. Inspired by artists such as Pink Floyd, Radiohead, and Jeff Buckley as well as contemporary artists such as Father John Misty, Jordan Rakai, PJ Morton and Emily King. Artists such as Led Zeppelin and Supertramp showed The Last Morrell the potential strength that can be found in being an outsider. The fledgling artist has already performed alongside BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter Tom Odell and exciting jazz four-piece Ezra Collective, with his stock continuing to rise. He also performs as a session musician, hiding at the back of the stage playing keys and guitar for ‘alternative soul’ artist VC Pines and prodigal talent Caitlyn Scarlett. Meanwhile his monthly Sofar Sounds shows have seen him rub shoulders with a slew of fellow up-and-coming artists. The Last Morrell’s first headline show at The Servant Jazz Quarters in London on October 17th is expected to sell out. https://open.spotify.com/track/5IkJChjYL0w0emhjQqIZBv?si=k90rAJ9oTS2SCWn9isOPNA Read the full article

Fast-emerging singer-songwriter The Last Morrell has delivered the official video for  his debut single ‘Fine Now’, out on Friday 6th September. The dark and sombre video for ‘Fine Now’, portraying a troubled couple desperately trying to make sense of their feelings for each other, is an ideal visual pairing for the track’s themes of heartbreak and teenage angst. Taking inspiration from influential artists Daniel Caesar, St Vincent, PJ Morton,  Pink Floyd, Jeff Buckley, Radiohead and Emily King, the multi-talented musician reveals his all-around capability by seamlessly switching moods from contemporary sounds to the classic feel of an era gone by. The Last Morrell explains: There’s all that drama and emotional trauma that comes with any break up and I guess most break up songs tend to be about that part, that’s why I wrote this song. It’s about the quietness that follows all the heartache and that weird feeling you get where you can care for someone immensely but still dislike or resent them. It’s that space in between breaking up and being ready for something new where you’re a bit numb and isolated. Raised in a small Yorkshire town, The Last Morrell grew up being comforted by the sounds of Seattle’s grunge and alternative rock scene. The lyrics painted feelings of being trapped, bored and angry, which connected him to an American sound that has permeated through his first songs written as a teenager, to the present day. The Last Morrell has utilised the opportunity to become a full-time independent artist, based entirely on his own raw musical talents - particularly his powerful vocals. The fledgling artist is set to perform his debut show at the renowned Servant Jazz Quarters in London on 17th October. The Last Morrell has already performed alongside BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter Tom Odell and exciting jazz four-piece Ezra Collective, with his stock continuing to rise. He also plays guitar for fellow singer George Ogilvie and keys for both ‘alternative soul’ artist VC Pines and prodigal talent Caitlyn Scarlett. Meanwhile his monthly Sofar Sounds shows have seen him rub shoulders with a slew of fellow up-and-coming artists. A powerful and mature debut release, the official video for ‘Fine Now’ ideally complements the single’s dark melancholy.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPijshZAeT8 Read the full article

Fast-emerging singer-songwriter The Last Morrell has unveiled his debut single ‘Fine Now’, out on Thursday 8th August. With minimal instrumentation, ‘Fine Now’ allows The Last Morrell’s impassioned vocals to take centre stage, with the sombre track expertly articulating feelings of heartbreak and teenage angst. Taking inspiration from influential artists Daniel Caesar, St Vincent, PJ Morton,  Pink Floyd, Jeff Buckley, Radiohead and Emily King, the multi-talented musician reveals his all-around capability by seamlessly switching moods from contemporary sounds to the classic feel of an era gone by. The Last Morrell explains: Fine Now is a story about the process of letting go of someone who was ultimately bad for you after staying together for too long. You quickly realise breaking up with someone is only the first part of dealing with emotional separation. Fine Now is about reflecting on that and the bittersweet feeling that comes with moving on. Raised in a small Yorkshire town, The Last Morrell grew up being comforted by the sounds of Seattle’s grunge and alternative rock scene. The lyrics painted feelings of being trapped, bored and angry, which connected him to an American sound that has permeated through his first songs written as a teenager, to present day. The Last Morrell has utilised the opportunity to become a full-time independent artist, based entirely on his own raw musical talents - particularly his powerful vocals. The fledgling artist is set to perform his debut show at the renowned Servant Jazz Quarters in London on 17th October. The Last Morrell has already performed alongside BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter Tom Odell and exciting jazz four-piece Ezra Collective, with his stock continuing to rise. He also plays guitar for fellow singer George Ogilvie and keys for both ‘alternative soul’ artist VC Pines and prodigal talent Caitlyn Scarlett. Meanwhile his monthly Sofar Sounds shows have seen him rub shoulders with a slew of fellow up-and-coming artists. With The Last Morrell making his debut performance at Servant Jazz Quarters this autumn and the output of his debut single ‘Fine Now’, the emerging artist relishes in the confidence and strength of being an outsider, further establishing himself as an artist to watch. https://open.spotify.com/track/6LQ3lu9vON50yhDdxgNEKk?si=ZudIH2UiSqCQCCVcn57imw Read the full article