DrewJam Releases ‘Holding Fast’ – Love, Loss, and Resilience in Song
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9 Lounges Team
8/13/2025
Creative Breakthrough: ‘Friends with a Fool’
The release of his 2025 single Friends with a Fool was a pivotal moment in DrewJam’s career. Described as “a wistful combination of classic rock, pop-rock, and a charming hint of soul,” the track showcased soaring guitar solos, deep emotional resonance, and lyrics that connect with listeners on a personal level. Critics praised it for being “full of emotion and musical depth,” cementing DrewJam’s reputation as an artist to watch.
From the bustling music heritage of Manchester to the intimate creative spaces of Baldock, England, DrewJam is steadily carving a name for himself as one of the UK’s most emotionally resonant singer-songwriters. His music sits at the crossroads of classic rock’s melodic elegance and modern indie’s lyrical vulnerability, resulting in a sound that is timeless yet fresh.
With influences spanning from Sting and Mark Knopfler to Coldplay, DrewJam blends intricate guitar work, emotive vocals, and thoughtful lyrics to create songs that linger long after the last note fades.
A Classically Trained Musician with a Modern Voice
Before he was winning acclaim on the UK’s indie scene, DrewJam was mastering both piano and guitar through classical training — a foundation that gives his music a rare combination of technical skill and emotional authenticity. His compositions carry a structural elegance that complements his heartfelt storytelling.
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The Recording Process – From Home Studio to London Road Studios
Much of Holding Fast was recorded in DrewJam’s home studio, allowing him to preserve an intimate and personal atmosphere. Additional production took place at London Road Studios in Baldock, with Max Hopwood handling sound engineering and mixing.
The song’s climactic energy owes much to the drumming of Ross Gardner, a talented Hitchin-based percussionist whose performance added both drive and emotional weight to the track.
New Release: ‘Holding Fast’ – A Song That Stays With You
On 18 July 2025, DrewJam unveiled Holding Fast, a track that many are calling his most powerful work to date. Built around simple piano chords, the song begins with quiet intimacy before blooming into a layered, cinematic soundscape.
Lyrically, Holding Fast explores themes of love, memory, and quiet resilience, capturing the ache of nostalgia and the inner strength needed to weather heartbreak. The arrangement mirrors this emotional journey, moving from hushed reflection to full-bodied passion.