Phillip LaRue Premieres New Song "Lighthouse"

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Nashville-based songwriter Phillip LaRue has shared his new single "Lighthouse," a sweeping track that embraces a sincere underlying message. “I wrote ‘Lighthouse’ with a dear friend of mine Chad Cates,” LaRue explains. “We were both reflecting on depression and how at times it can convince someone they’re nearly worthless. Which is an absolute lie. We wanted to write a song for those that are struggling with this fight or have struggled with it in the past.” The track is now streaming on PopMatters, who observes LaRue's new creative approach as "setting aside the usual folk-based sound for something more grandiose in the vein of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran."
 
Listen: Phillip Larue - "Lighthouse"
http://www.popmatters.com/post/phillip-larue-lighthouse-audio-premiere/
 
On November 13th, LaRue will release his new solo album, You, through Razor & Tie. The music video for his single "Memories" first debuted on Idolator, who remarked that the song is "completely weighted with heartfelt emotion, and the video takes that to new heights." 

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On his forthcoming album You, LaRue draws from vivid personal memories and family connections to create the album's 10 soulful tracks, each resonating with his own personal story and striking lyrical craftsmanship. The individuals closest to LaRue populate the album, from the shimmering acoustic guitar of “Sweet Love” that paints a vivid picture of Phillip’s bond with his infant son, to the plaintive orchestration of “Diane”, which reflects on grandmother’s struggle with dementia. In describing You, LaRue writes, “There are moments where it’s just me and an acoustic guitar; then there are moments that are musically more lush, ethereal and dramatic. My album is a mixture of those different worlds, and hopefully it encourages people to lean into the lyrics and melodies.”
 
You is now available to pre-order on iTunes HERE.
 
LaRue has solidified himself as an in-demand songwriter over the course of the past decade.  He co-wrote the #1 gold-certified hit "Whiskey In My Water" for Tyler Farr, and his music has received high-profile placements on programs such as Nashville, The Vampire Diaries, and Pretty Little Liars.

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