Glasgow-born singer-songwriter Jordan Rawson has been steadily carving out a space for himself in the indie-pop world, drawing comparisons to artists like Myles Smith and Lewis Capaldi. With his latest single “Ashes and Dust,” Rawson leans into his strongest qualities with emotive vocals and a flair for widescreen, 80s-inspired production.
The track also marks an important milestone. “Ashes and Dust” is the first single from his upcoming second EP. Rawson began writing it back in 2023, and the journey from idea to release has been one of persistence and collaboration. As he shared on social media:
“‘Ashes and Dust,’ the first single of my second EP, is out now! I started writing this back in 2023 and I couldn’t be happier with the journey it’s been on. Big thank you to @mezz.wav and @joe_briscoe for helping me write this banger.”
“Ashes and Dust” pays homage to the emotive ballads of the 1980s. Reverb-soaked guitars, layered synths, and punchy percussion give the track that true 80s feel. It’s something you might stumble across if you hopped in a time machine back to the era of big hair and blockbuster romcoms.
