Things are getting exciting here. The album IS nearly finished. I’m working on artwork, sourcing CD manufacturing and booking a launch show, which you should all come to. I will of course (now I’ve remembered you exist) tell you all about that as details become clearer.

Earlier in March I released Long Shadow. It’s a lovely Country-ish number that whilst giving the impression its about heartbreak, longing and alcoholism, was actually inspired by a time I lost my breath and got indigestion cycling up a big hill. But it’s still pretty heartbreaky.

Please do go listen to it on your chosen streaming platform. Add it to your playlists and while you’re there, give the other singles another listen. Every stream counts in the battle against The Great Algorithmo!

The Folly Sessions

This seems like an age ago now, but back in October I went out in the woods with a handful of underpowered mobile phone cameras and some fairy lights to record a little live acoustic set.

Go take a look. If you fancy, follow and comment on that YouTube video too…

New Merch!

Did you know you can buy Pete Lambert t-shirts and tote bags online? Check out my merch store here.

Things to look forward to

Well, there’s a lot but not much comes with details. You’ll have to trust me.

I have one more single to release before the album drops, but I’m going to try and get all of that done in short order and before the Summer.

The album release is coming and it’s going to be fantastic. I can’t wait for you to hear the labours of the last couple of years hard work. As I mentioned, there’ll be a launch event which I’d love you to get to, but there’ll also be plenty of opportunity to buy the album online or at gigs. I might even do exclusive pre-orders with early-access.

A tour! I’m still working on this but I’m planning on getting around the country later this year for my first UK tour! You will of course have all the details as soon as I remember your existence.

Tell your friends

It’s really hard to build a following and I appreciate you all. If you could help me out this week by telling at least one other person about my music. Send them a link to my music on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube etc, or just play my songs really loud until they ask what on earth is the matter with you.

Thanks for being, folks. I’ll be in touch.

Just in time for the spooky season, I’m excited to tell you that my new single, “Ghosts” is out right now and available to listen to wherever you like to stream music!

Listen to Ghosts

I’ve always wanted to write a song like this, weaving together tales of multiple people, and when I had a chance and very weird encounter with a dog walker outside York Minster, the first verse virtually wrote itself.

Ghosts tells four stories. Stories of four quite disparate people, linked only by their shared sense of loneliness and the idea that for them, the passage of time changes nothing.

I’m really proud of this song. It was a joy to write and more of a joy to record, working with producer, Dan Webster, double bassist, Sam Jackson, and super-multi-instrumentalist Joshua Burnell who contributed drums, organ and piano to this track.

Ghosts has already had a bit of radio play, which is always such a thrill, having featured on Countryline Radio and Dickie & Dan’s Americana Show on Jorvik. I’m told it might be getting a spin on the BBC this weekend.

This is the fourth single from my upcoming debut album, “I Told You A Story”, which I can’t wait for you to hear. Stay tuned for more on that later.

In the meantime, go listen the hell out of “Ghosts”, and have a happy Halloween! 👻🎃

Listen to Ghosts

P.S. - A small favour, if you will. It would help me tremendously if you would follow me on Spotify if you don’t already. It makes a difference to how many new people might get to hear my music via the magic and mysterious (and spooky?) algorithms.

Just search for my name and hit ‘Follow’. Or click this link and hit follow.

The day has come! My third single, “Never Die” is out today and available to stream on all platforms. You can find out all about the song on my website here, and you’ll also find links to the track on a lot of the streaming services there too.

This track has been getting a lot of radio play over the last few weeks, which has been an absolutely huge thrill for me. Hearing your own music on the radio never gets old, and with stations like CountryLine Radio, UK Country Radio and many other great stations playing the song, I’ve been over the moon.

And there’s a music video too! My first real music video. This was super fun to create and I can’t wait for you all to see it. I’m doing a YouTube Premiere of the video tonight (Friday 14th July) at 6pm.

Join me live in the chat from 6pm and we can watch the video together for the first time. I’d love to see you there and hear your thoughts. I’d also love it if you’d like and subscribe 😏.

If you’re interested in how I wrote the song and how we made the music video (did I mention the music video?), I’ve done some videos where I talk about that!

Thank you all so much for your support and for everyone who presaved. It means the world to me. Stay tuned - there’s loads more to come as we get closer and closer to the album launch later this year.

Pre-save Never Die

Firstly, I'm thrilled to announce that my new single, "Never Die," is now available for pre-save! This heartfelt Americana track takes you on an emotional journey through the stages of grief, exploring the complexities of holding onto something that has already slipped away. From denial to acceptance, it's a song that delves deep into the human experience of letting go. I've poured my heart and soul into this track, and I can't wait for you to hear it. To pre-save "Never Die," simply click this link.

But that's not all! I'm also excited to let you know that I'll be performing at Shakespears in Sheffield on 10th July, supporting the incredible John Jenkins. It's an honor to share the stage with such a talented artist, and I can't wait to bring my music to this iconic venue. It's going to be an unforgettable night filled with great music and memorable moments. Make sure to mark your calendars and join us for this special evening. Tickets are available from the link on my ‘Shows’ page, where you can also find out about other upcoming gigs.

I want to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for your ongoing support. It means the world to me, and I'm grateful to have you on this musical journey. Your encouragement and love for my music have been incredibly inspiring, and I can't thank you enough.

Stay tuned for more updates, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes glimpses as we approach the release date of "Never Die" and the upcoming gig. Your support is what keeps me going, and I'm excited to share these moments with you.

As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to say hello. I love hearing from you!

Best of thoughts to you xx

Pete

I am thrilled to announce the upcoming release of my new single, ‘Every Time’! This song means a lot to me and I can't wait for you to hear it.

‘Every Time’ tells a story of heartbreak and redemption and it was one of the first songs I wrote for my upcoming album (out later this year). Like ‘The Things I Think’ before it, it features some marvelous musical talents; Alex Victoria on cello and backing vocals, Emily Lawler on fiddle and Sam Jackson on the double bass.

To make the release even more exciting, I'm giving away a FREE t-shirt to one lucky person who presaves ‘Every Time’ on Spotify. Simply presave the song before 31st March, and you'll be automatically entered into a random drawing to win this awesome t-shirt.

Click here to presave ‘Every Time’ on Spotify now.

The winner of the t-shirt will be announced on Monday 3rd April, so be sure to presave the song before the deadline to be eligible for the giveaway.

As always, I want to express my gratitude for your support. Thank you for being a part of my journey as a musician, and I can't wait for you to hear ‘Every Time’!

Love to you all,

Pete

P.S. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram [@petelambertmusic] to stay up to date with all my latest news and releases!

Firstly...

I'd like to thank all of you who've already pre-saved my single on Spotify or shared my social media stuff or told your grandparents about me etc. over the last couple of weeks as I get closer to the launch of The Things I Think this Friday. It means loads to me and hopefully makes a difference with the great-and-wise Almighty Algorithm.

If you haven't pre-saved it yet, I'd love it if you did (you can click here to pre-save). If you'd rather not though, that's absolutely fine and it doesn't mean I'll love you any differently.
 

Radio Play, Press Releases and Pitches

The Things I Think got its first radio play last week, making its exclusive debut on the wonderful Dickie & Dan's Americana Show on Jorvik Radio. You can still listen again to the show from 30th November. They said some lovely things.

That was followed at the weekend by a spin on Jericho Keys' BBC Introducing on BBC Radio York (listen again around the 1hr40 mark. I'm over the moon that it's getting this kind of attention and to be honest, a play on the Beeb means the world to me. I'm made up!

I've been getting the track into the hands of media outlets, playlist curators and anyone else who'll take it and shout about it. It's getting a spin on an American radio station next week and a few outlets have said they'll review the track too.

All of this has meant learning new skills. Marketing is not something I've ever considered my strong suit, but I'm working it. I've had to write a press release. It's a weird experience composing a two page document entirely about yourself in the third person, smattered with quotes of yourself talking about yourself in the first person, and all entirely positive. It sends the head for a spin. I found it much easier once I'd created a persona for my fake press officer. Rodrigo Benidorm III is much better at writing about my life and work than I could be.
 

Last Push to Release Day

The song will appear on all the digital music platforms and streaming services on Friday 9th. I'll be staying up late on Thursday night to drink a drink as the clock ticks over. I hope you'll enjoy one too.

I really hope you enjoy listening to it then.

In the meantime I'll be hammering the social media to get as many pre-saves as I can. If you see one of my posts on Insta, TikTok or Facebook, leave a comment to say hi. The Almighty Algorithm laps that stuff up. And when the song comes out, please share it far and wide. Everybody loves a sad song.
  Cheers for now,

Pete
 

The first single from my upcoming debut album will be 'The Things I Think' and I'll be releasing that on all streaming platforms on Friday 9th December.

I can't wait for you all to hear it. It's produced by the wonderful Dan Webster and I've been able to work with some of the best people and my loveliest friends whilst making it. Alex Victoria sings backing vocals and plays cello, Emily Lawler is on fiddle, and Sam Jackson (not that one) is hitting that double bass.

It's all so exciting and I'm going to ask you a favour. If you wouldn't mind seeing your way to Pre-saving the release on Spotify using that link, it'd make the world of difference. Every pre-save encourages Spotify's algorithm to push my single and potentially get it in front of some new ears. So your help here is appreciated.

That's it for now. I'm almost certain you'll be hearing from me again at some point in the next couple or three weeks.

Cheers,

Pete