Lawrence Matthews (fka Don Lifted) has shared his first single of the year and — perhaps more importantly — the first song he’s released under his given name. “Green Grove (Our Loss)” is a tapestry of a track, weaving elements of hip-hop, soul, and breezy acoustic rock into a striking work of art.
Matthews hails from the Memphis metro area, and his music evokes powerful images of the south, describing tragic tales with a dark beauty informed by the wisdom of experience. “We’ve been describing this as southern gothic,” he says of the new track.
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