Liv Dawson reveals new Guy Lawrence-produced single “Open Your Eyes”

03 November 2016, 16:54 | Written by George O'Brien

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As we edge closer to the end of the year, attention inevitably turns to potential stars of the future. And one 18 year old is staking a serious claim on that ever-cautionary but wholly justified ‘one to watch’ accolade.

Based in the suburban town of Shepperton, Liv Dawson has held our attention magically since she appeared with the stunning, Spotify-igniting "Tapestry" back in June, and the two tracks that quickly followed proved the debut was no fluke.

Now, the Method Records-signee has revealed a third cut from her debut EP, alongside news of a headline show at London’s new Omeara on 15 February.

And it’s another totally assured effort: with Disclosure’s Guy Lawrence behind the desk, Dawson’s honied vocal pours out above late-night, house-tinged production. Her knack for timeless pop melody continues to shine through too, as the chorus nods to 90s genre powerhouses, while still feeling pace-setting for the end of 2016.

"“Open Your Eyes” started out as a ballad", she explains. "Then I decided to ask Guy from Disclosure to put a beat behind it and he worked his magic. It's a love song, a song about trying to make your partner aware of things that are wrong in a relationship, before deciding to part ways."

Make no mistake, this is just the beginning of a very bright future for the talented newcomer; our eyes are well and truly open to Liv Dawson.