Photo by Lewis Newman
Alt-folk storyteller known for his raw, rapid-fire delivery and a magnetic live presence, Fraser Morgan has clocked up over one thousand shows, building a reputation as a true grassroots hero. Backed by an ever-growing community, Fraser is gearing up for a major UK tour of festivals and venues across the country.
Recently unveiling his new EP Songs About Girls, less than a year after his previous project, I Hope You Can’t Relate, Fraser delivers an open-hearted collection of flair and vivid storytelling. Across the tracks, mandolins, violins, cowbells and join the folky acoustics, meeting up with rap cadences and pop flourishes, a recipe for infectious immediacy.
Friendship, unrequited love and heartbreak are familiar themes, but Fraser is able to command a charm like nobody else, build on a foundation of unfiltered honesty. The emotional resonance shines through Celtic textures, skippy beats or melodic earworms, a very human sonic world than offers far more than surface-level cries.
Fraser adds, “I’ve been really excited to get this EP out for a long time. In complete contrast to my previous EP I hope you can’t relate, songs about girls is an extremely playful light hearted one which navigates friendship, platonic love, heartbreak, and unrequited love.
I think a lot of people have been excited for me to release this too, which I think is why so many people backed it so quickly in the crowdfunding. That blew my mind to see so many people who cared so much about the music I create. This summer, I’m doing the biggest tour of my life at some of the UK’s biggest festivals. I really can’t wait to get stuck, get this EP out, get on the road and start meeting and connecting with people.”
Fraser Morgan’s new project is available to listen to here…
