South London artist releases debut album
Brixton-based singer-songwriter Josiah Mortimer has released his debut album, recorded entirely from home during lockdown.
Shimmer consists of nine acoustic-based tracks reflecting on the past year, with many written in the height of London’s latest lockdown, this February.
Mr Mortimer said: “Music can play a big role in capturing and processing our experiences, and that’s what I’ve tried to do with Shimmer. I hope some of what’s in here resonates with people.
“Things felt so strange and bleak at the start of last year, and this album really tracks an emotional roller-coaster. As we come out of the pandemic, it’s good to reflect on how we all pulled together in these really tough times.”
All funds from Shimmer will go to Global Justice Now, which is campaigning for greater global access to Covid vaccines.
Mr Mortimer said: “I hope this album can do something positive, by supporting the urgent campaign to ensure developing countries have much greater access to the Covid vaccines.
“We’re lucky to be coming out of the pandemic in the UK – now we need to pull together to support the rest of the world.!”
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