Chad Lawson has announced his new album, hush. Described as his most intimate and understated work to date, the record explores silence, space and restraint through a collection of minimalist piano compositions. Alongside the announcement, Lawson has released the album's lead single, held by evening, out now.
According to Lawson, hush was inspired by a moment of silence at London's Angel Studios after the final note of an orchestral recording faded. As no one in the room moved or spoke, that shared stillness became the starting point for both the album's concept and its title.
Across the record, Lawson pares each composition back to its essentials, allowing silence and breath to become integral elements of the music. Rather than presenting itself as a wellness or self-improvement project, hush is conceived as a space for reflection and quiet listening.
held by evening, available now, offers a first introduction to the album's understated sound world.