Introducing David Campbell Lawrence: a brilliant songwriter and musician from Sydney, Australia, who just joined our label! David's passion for music ignited at an early age, and by 12, he knew he was destined to become a musician. Starting with piano lessons at 8, he quickly found his true calling with the guitar. By 13, David was not only playing but singing his original compositions for live audiences. Throughout his teens, David's talents expanded as he picked up various instruments and formed a group with friends, playing a mix of original music and covers at coffee shops, school events, and anywhere that welcomed their sound. By 16, music had become more than just a hobby. When a mid-week restaurant gig opened up, David transitioned from part-time musician to professional performer. Over the past 30 years, he’s graced trios, bands, clubs, pubs, and corporate events, honing his craft and building a reputation in the industry. Yet, while live performances have become less frequent, David’s passion for songwriting has only grown stronger. Now working from his home studio, he’s pouring his energy into composing music for artists, advertisements, and films—a creative process that fuels his love for music more than ever. David understands the dreams, hopes, and challenges of musicians at every stage of their journey, and he remains deeply committed to his craft. His latest compositions, crafted with heart and experience, are yet to be released. Stay tuned for more details, and in the meantime, dive into a sneak peek of his unreleased work below!

David C. Lawrence, hailing from Sidney, Australia, creates music that is truly remarkable, capturing the beauty akin to that of Paris Rain. David is currently shortlisted to Lawmen Bass Reeves series on Paramount with another of his tunes “Raven”.

SPEED OF SOUND BY PEACEARTHOPE Released: March 23, 2022 FORMATS: Digital Download Compact Disc (white sleeve transparent window - picture disc) Welcome to a showcase of my acoustic guitar music, featuring Afro-Cuban, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Latin beats and melodies. My goal is to create music that inspires listeners to think outside the box, never settle for the norm, and to take an active role in their community. At the same time, free your mind and spirit, laugh a little bit, love a lot, and dance, dance, dance!! PEACEARTHOPE is Sam Ortolano. Highlighting his deep passion for all things guitar, the group, (pronounced peace, earth, hope) allows Sam to write, record, produce and perform original music that is all his own. His love of World music along with his vast background in playing many different musical styles is the foundation by which a unique hybrid was created. A Los Angeles-based guitarist, Sam started playing at the age of 5 and has never stopped. In his early teens, when his friends were all listening to pop music, Sam discovered the world of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Shakti, Chick Corea, Return to Forever, Allan Holdsworth, Paco, John and Al, and Pat Metheny. He was immediately moved by the creativity and inspired by the virtuosity. From that point on the guitar became the centre of his universe, practising up to 8 hours a day, with a thirst for knowledge and a drive to be the best guitarist/musician he could be. Sam has spent his professional life performing with various groups as well as leading his own bands. Covering a wide spectrum of musical styles, he has enjoyed playing rock, jazz, fusion, pop, and progressive metal with multiple studio recordings being released in each genre. Sam has performed hundreds of shows up and down the west coast as well as having extended residencies as a solo guitarist at a number of bars and restaurants in So Cal. During the pandemic, he used the isolation to his benefit and transitioned to being a solo artist full time. With that transition came the advent of PEACEARTHOPE, a showcase of Sam's acoustic guitar music, featuring Afro-Cuban, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Latin beats and melodies. An initial 2021 release entitled Speed of Sound is a collection of 10 intensely passionate compositions with beautiful melodies and intricate rhythmic arrangements. The goal of PEACEARTHOPE is to create music that inspires listeners to think outside the box, never settle for the norm, and take an active role in the community that is the world. At the same time, free your mind and spirit, laugh a little bit, love a lot, and dance, dance, dance! All instruments; guitars, piano, bass and software strings; violins, cello, sitar and percussion; shakers, tambourine, cymbals, chimes, congas, bongos, tabla, djembe, kick drum, timbales are played & programmed by Sam Ortolano.

Senor Peacock is taken from Sam Ortolano's PEACEARTHOPE project and the album "Speed Of Sound" released on 23/3/2022

raw, evocative and filmic collection of instrumental songs creating a steampunkish universe mixing rock, electronica, punk and more. Extraterrestrial life and existentialism combined.

The Stand is taken from the debut EP "Contact" Steam Engines & Flying Machines and released on the 15th of march. "Contact" is a raw, evocative and filmic collection of instrumental songs creating a steampunkish universe mixing rock, electronica, punk and more. Extraterrestrial life and existentialism combined.