Jamie Rafferty’s first two singles, ‘Back To 25’ and ‘So I Can Let Her Go’, instigated positive comparisons to Sam Fender while also generating attention from Notion, House of Solo, Northern Exposure and more. Now the Scottish singer-songwriter continues to make waves as he shares his debut EP, ‘Detached Observations’. Listen HERE. It features the new focus track ‘People LIke Us’. Listen HERE.
The ‘Detached Observations’ EP also introduces another two new songs. The opener, ‘After All This Time’, is a triumph, kickstarted by his howl, as bracing as a blast of wintry Scottish air, then flowing into stomping rhythm and gritty melody. It was inspired by the early days of his relationship with his long-term girlfriend, and shines bright with devotional love as well as a resilience that already feels like a signature in his work. The other new song, ‘I’ll Never Find’, is layered with stunning harmonies in a nod to his gaelic heritage which, along with lush Eighties-indebted synths, makes the track feel timeless. Lyrically, it reflects on watching time slowly catch up to the people we hold closest.
Jamie Rafferty was surrounded by music from a young age, and that permeated into him – first taking up the drums when he was just five-years-old and then picking up the guitar as a teenager after attending a Noel Gallagher gig. The idea of being a professional musician himself seemed like an impossible dream, so his first original songs were recorded in secret, made with money he earned working with his dad. When he finally revealed his talents, people were impressed – as they continued to be when he started playing at the village hall. Since then, he’s achieved more early career highs at Scottish institutions including King Tut’s, Barrowlands and TRNSMT, playing to ever-growing audiences each time.
Having recently played two shows as special guest to Randy Hauser, Jamie Rafferty completed a run of gigs with Noah James last tonight in Dublin. He will then celebrate the EP release by embarking upon a headline tour next week. Tickets for the dates, listed below, are available HERE. Support comes from Ian Elliott.
SEPTEMBER
10th – London, The Waiting Room
11th – Manchester, YES
12th – Glasgow, The Garage – Attic
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