Lawson Hull - Hangin' Out with Cowboys (2021) Hi-Res

Australian singer/songwriter Lawson Hull announces his new EP Hangin’ Out With Cowboys will be released August 27th, and today he shares the song that inspired the EP’s title, “Cowboys,” where he combines indie folk rock and dream pop melodies as he reflects on the life of an artist in the wild west of the music industry.

"It can be lonely or over-crowded, have you full of excitement and adrenaline or have you pulling your own hair out," Lawson says. "Either way, for the most part, it’s nothing like you would’ve ever dreamed. You’re a loner because it’s up to you to write the songs and put them out into the world. No one really knows what it is you do or why you do it. Cowboys seem ok with this; being outsiders. In music, there might be some glamour when you get to the top, but for the most part, you’re just a cowboy playing musical chairs, trying to get some traction, trying to get something to land. This year I’ve learnt that confidence goes a long way and backing yourself is vital. Nobody knows how far they’ll go despite their efforts, but hard work pays off somehow, sometime. You’ve just got to wait for the wind to blow the right way."