London songwriter Louis Dunford has shared details of his debut album ‘Be Lucky’. An artist who draws from his own experiences, Louis Dunford’s lyrics are informed by the sights, sounds, and communities he grew up around. Those same communities have taken them to their heart as well – witness his song ‘The Angel – North London Forever’ becoming an anthem for Arsenal fans.
Long-awaited debut album ‘Be Lucky’ is out on February 14th, with the songwriter commenting: “I wanted it to capture the antics, the sense of community – it’s where I go when I’m up, down, or somewhere in between.” Available to pre-save now , the record brings together numerous chapters of Louis Dunford’s own life. “Be Lucky is something that I’ve been writing bits of over the years,” he shares.
“It’s a way of keeping my friend Ben with me, a way of making sense of things. This album is my story and his.” Recent single ‘Billy Flynn of Bethnal Green’ is a case in point – a touching tale of self-discovery, it was inspired by a friend of his father, a former East End boxer who found a new identity in Soho’s drag scene.
Tune in now. Photo Credit: Tom Cockram.
