LEWIS Watson is gearing up to release his second studio album into the wild.
To whet our appetite ahead of midnight's release on March 24, the Oxford-based singer-songwriter has dropped lead single forever - a laidback anthem with reflective lyrics coupled with beautiful three-part harmonies.
Lewis told the Alloa Advertiser: "Midnight is a much more optimistic record. There's quite a few happy bops on there. It’s bigger sonically, lots of guitar sounds, a few synths, organs, etc. but it still has those super close moments.
"There’s actually one song that is one-take on one mic. I didn’t want to stray too far away from where I started, that’s important to me."
After the success of seven intimate performances in the UK across November and December, Lewis will embark on a headline tour from March in support of the album.
He will be playing at The Garage in Glasgow on Monday, March 27.
Lewis said: "I love Scottish shows and I've really missed touring with the band so I'm itching to get back out there.
"The show's getting bigger and bigger every tour. We're a five-piece band now and we make a lot of noise.
"I still get rid of the band for those really intimate songs too though.
"I lust for that vulnerability of being completely alone on stage for a few songs."
Highlights over the last 12 months include releasing the first song from his second album.
Lewis added: "That was a big moment for me. I was terrified that people had forgotten/moved on from my music, but after releasing that song I realised that everybody was still there and as excited to hear new music as I was to release the new music.
"It's a great feeling.
"Another moment was being in the same room as the strings whilst recording their part for my song ‘deep the water’.
"That moment was so overwhelming for me. I certainly won’t be forgetting that."
For more info and tickets to any of Lewis' gigs, go to lewiswatsonmusic.com or like facebook.com/lewiswatsonmusic
Quickfire questions with Lewis Watson
Favourite colour: Green
Favourite band of the moment: From Indian Lakes - they're incredible
Favourite TV show of the moment: Alone
Favourite superhero: Batman - although he's not a superhero, he's just a rich dude
Adventure or relaxing holiday: Adventure
Favourite drink: Grape soda
Favourite place in the world: Australia
Favourite book: I'm currently reading the Game of Thrones collection, amazing
Favourite food: Chinese or pizza, always
Favourite movie: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here