West Lothian singer used 'real experiences of perseverance' to pen latest release
A West Lothian singer has said he used 'real experiences' to write and record his latest release.
Fraser McLean, 22, has dedicated the past 18 months to producing new material. The Bathgate artist has plans to release three new singles and an EP this year.
His latest single, The World Is Not Done With You Yet, was released at the beginning of May - coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week.
Fraser sings of self-doubt and resilience, and said that he wanted to approach mental health from a 'more positive angle'.
Speaking after the release, Fraser said: "In recent years, mental health has played a significant role in my life, deeply affecting my friends and family in ways that hit close to home.
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"This song reflects that experience. While I've written about mental health before, this time, I wanted to take a more positive approach -focusing on perseverance and the strength to keep moving forward."
Fraser, who plays multiple instruments, says he draws inspiration from artists like Lewis Capaldi, Sam Tompkins, Benson Boone and James Arthur.
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He first fell in love with music at the age of 14, and graduated with a bachelors degree in music. Since 2023, he's been collaborating with artists to create material that 'reflects his growth'.
He's shared the stage with the likes of Callum Beattie, Wrest, Kid Rain, Samuel Jack and Keir Gibson.
Fraser's introduction to peforming came from 'crashing his dad's gigs at the pub'.
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Speaking to The Scottish Sun, he said: "Dad has played the pub and club scene for as long as I can remember.
"Because of him I've grown up around music and had the opportunities that some other people haven't. I started doing open mics and crashing my dad's gigs playing guitar and singing some of the songs I had written.
"My dad has never taught me to play any instruments, but both my mum and dad have always encouraged me by sending me for lessons from a very early age. He says his biggest problem with me is getting me to stop practising and go to bed."
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