Jamie Sutherland, known as the frontman of Broken Records, steps into his solo spotlight with the release of “Start Again,” a lively folk track that showcases his knack for storytelling and melody. The Edinburgh musician, who has carved a distinctive voice in the Scottish music scene, continues to draw inspiration from the classic American songwriters like Bob Dylan, John Prine, and Roy Orbison, creating a rich and captivating musicality that is timeless and fresh.
“Start Again” is a love song, a story song, and a character song all rolled into one. Jamie’s lyrics weave together tales of real and imagined lives, painting a vivid picture of characters in motion, seeking escape and new beginnings. The song’s expansiveness mirrors the sweeping American landscapes that influenced its creation.
Jamie’s affinity for the Greenwich Village scene and its iconic songwriters is evident in “Start Again.” Having grown up listening to the likes of Dylan and Orbison, he brings a deep sense of musical heritage to his work, while also infusing it with his unique voice and perspective. The pandemic offered him a chance to dive deeper into songwriting, resulting in a collection of stripped back songs that evolved into his upcoming album, The World As It Used To Be (September 2024).
Jamie Sutherland blends old with the new in a way that is distinctly his own and with his understanding of the human, he creates a world that is rich with history, emotion. With “Start Again”, he has created a love song that captures the feeling of escaping from something and finding a new beginning just like he is experiencing as he steps into the solo spotlight.
