Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Lachlan X. Morris (LXM) is a master purveyor of psych-tinged power pop. He weaves intriguing retro elements into his contemporary songs to create a sound uniquely his, a sound that has a wide appeal, to young and older alike.
His 4th album Muscle Memory is well worth the listen. Stellar tracks like the psych-monster ‘Pick Up The Knife’, the deliciously whimsical ‘Supermoon’, the royal rock-riffery of ‘Pullin’ Teeth’ and the wonderfully named ‘Baby, I Want To Hold You (Accountable)’ are just some of the exquisite gems on this album. While not on Muscle Memory, you should also check out ‘Shadow Lover’, the mighty ‘God Damn’, and the light/dark paradox of ‘Gotta Get Down’ and more.
Morris likes to explore musical paths and has sojourned into country for a spell with a jaunty little track called ‘Rocky Road’. He also takes the trip into the Blues with a song aptly entitled ‘Blood, Rhythm n Blues’, with its infectious guitar hook.
His most recent single is ‘Sound Of Speed’, delivered in 2022 but the man has new music about to come out. We’ll get to that.
One of THE stand-out gigs in 2022 was LXM at The Stag. We don’t know how he did it but it was strange yet delightfully akin to watching your very favourite artist at a stadium. We know that’s hard to believe but you just had to be there. It was transcendent. The band was hot, on fire as they performed their way through a night that somehow mixed nostalgia and right-now energy to deliver a gig that will remain much more than a muscle memory.
NEXT GIG:
Catch LXM live for a dual single launch with Drugs In Sport at The Stag Hunter, Mayfield on Friday, March 3. Click here to Buy Tickets.
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