Ren Lawton

"...a compelling frontman with a variety of tricks up his sleeve, meant for musical innovation..." - For Folk’s Sake

"That young sense of adventure and innocence is reflected in the lyrics and the stripped back delivery…” Folk Radio

“Ren Lawton, a big favourite with introducing…” - Tom Robinson 

"The new album is certainly one to watch out for in the new year." - Americana UK

"...a sound that feels undeniably charming..." - Thank Folk For That

Multi-instrumentalist Ren Lawton has had a diverse, often tumultuous, career in the music world. Originally performing under his own name, Conor Owen, he experienced the highs of supporting the likes of We Are Scientists and The Subways. Having taken a break to concentrate on tour management, Conor gained a well of experience living out of a van, travelling and playing in bars. Reinvigorated, the time was right for Conor to reinvent himself, begin writing and ultimately perform under the moniker Ren Lawton.

With a notable ability to play a varied section of instruments - from guitars and trumpet to harmonica and piano - Ren Lawton was a project that would transform Conor’s style of music. He was able to create mature vignettes inspired by the great storytellers from music and beyond such as Bob Dylan and Frank O‘Connor. The result is debut album, Today Today Tomorrow; a collection of songs, emotive and personal, cutting right to the heart of who Conor is.

Today Today Tomorrow is distinctive album drawing inspiration from British folk traditions, Americana, blues and soul. Conor illustrates his eclectic methodology through the gentle soothing of forthcoming single and album title opener, to the playful, uplifting bop of ‘Thinking About You’. As you move through the record the multi-genre variety becomes ever more apparent. From the ethereal beauty of ‘Willow’ and ‘Come All You Mourners’ to the harmonica-filled crescendo of ‘The Writer’, Today Today Tomorrow dazzles throughout.

Conor’s atmospheric brand of contemporary folk has resonated far and wide. With over 1 million Spotify streams of single ‘Piece of Your Heart’ as well as airplay on Tom Robinson (BBC Radio 6), BBC Wales, BBC Newcastle and BBC Bristol. He has also picked up press support from tastemakers such as Clash Magazine, Folk Radio, Thank Folk For That, For Folk’s Sake, Americana UK, Narc, Fame Magazine, Contact Music and many more.

Today Today Tomorrow is out on 23rd February 2022.