With his latest track, NoMoreLuv4u, Lawrence Hart takes his sonic identity further, crafting what he calls “the most out-and-out club track” he’s released this year. Out now on Double Six, NoMoreLuv4u infuses dance euphoria with Hart’s signature sped-up R’n’B samples and a powerful synth line, positioning it as an emotional garage anthem. Download/stream it here: https://lawrencehart.ffm.to/NML4U.
“NoMoreLuv4u has a harder edge than some of my recent releases,” Hart explains. “It was born out of the types of sets I’m currently DJing, and wanting something that upheld the emotional side of my music whilst also fitting the energy of these sets on the dancefloor.”
The inspiration for NoMoreLuv4u is rooted in both the past and present, with the artist saying, “I had the vocal and bassline towards the end of last year and was playing with different ideas of where to take it for some time. Then, in trying to finish it this summer, I combined it with some chords I’d actually written a few years ago. It’s created a bit of a Time Machine for me that holds raw emotions from 2020 but uplifts them into the very different place I’m in now.”
Hart’s journey to this point is as multidimensional as his sound. Coming from a family without a traditional music background, he was immersed in music early, thanks to his grandfather, who gave him his first trumpet at just five years old. “My parents noticed that when I was 18 months old, I used to fill up my bath toys with different amounts of water and blow on them to get different notes. So, I owe it to them for exposing me to music from such a young age,” he recalls. Although his parents weren’t musicians, they instilled a love of learning, which Hart connects to his dad’s work in mathematics and programming: “There’s always been a strong link between mathematics and music. It’s all pattern recognition to me, using strong mathematical structures to express emotion.”
Lawrence’s sound is a fusion of his influences and musical history, grounded in his classical training yet shaped by early explorations in jazz. Reflecting on how these early influences impact his work today, he shares, “I was so lost in complex harmony and rhythmic matrices that it took a while for me to understand simplicity and directness, two things essential as a producer.” He cites Aphex Twin and Caribou as key inspirations, describing Aphex Twin’s music as “headsy yet emotive.” For Hart, this duality—head-twisting complexity balanced with emotional depth—resonates deeply: “I really hate complex music that has no heart. When I hear his music, I feel my head being twisted at the same time my heart is being pulled, and I strive for that in my music.”
Hart’s recent singles like Hear Ur Heartbeat reflect this blend of emotional intensity and dancefloor appeal. “The track took two days for the writing and production and then months of tweaking before the mix was there. It’s probably been the most challenging track for me mix-wise,” he admits. “Trying to keep the vulnerability whilst making it bang was incredibly hard.”
Collaboration has been another essential part of his journey, enriching his work in unexpected ways. With a history of partnerships with artists like George FitzGerald and Giulia Tess, Hart notes how these relationships expand his creative perspective. “Without collaboration, I risk repeating myself,” he says. “George teaches me how to bring things together and make it direct, and Giulia teaches me how to make it wild and let go.”
Beyond the studio, Hart is known for his immersive community events in London, creating spaces where artistry and social connection thrive. “Too much of the time, being an artist can be an incredibly solitary experience. It’s so important to bring your social world together with your artistic one,” he says. At these events, Hart performs alongside friends like BBC Radio 1’s Jess Iszatt and Otus, making music an accessible and collective experience.
With a slew of upcoming projects, Hart is experimenting with everything from jazzy, heady club sounds to playful Bassline music. “I’m playing with more clubbier forms, using polyrhythms and forward-thinking beats while trying to make it more pop at the same time,” he says, giving fans a hint of the “wild, balanced” sound he’s been pursuing lately.
For Lawrence Hart, music is about sound and connection, a sentiment that he extends to his audience. “I think a lot of my audience are musicians and/or producers, so I try to take the time to respond to anyone that messages for advice about music or production,” he shares. Through his music, collaborations, and community-building, Hart continues to create a space where both introspection and danceable energy coalesce—a duality embodied in NoMoreLuv4u, where vulnerability and euphoria take centre stage.
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