“There are places in London I can’t go”, sings Scott Quinn in the chorus of his latest single. This beautifully sensitive, heart-breaking piano ballad serves as a preview of Scott’s new album, “Being Human”, scheduled for release on the 2nd October 2026.
A “purveyor of sad songs”, as he calls himself, has done it again. Took my emotions, stirred them mercilessly, and plunged them into a deep ocean of sorrow and flashbacks. To quote another classic love song: “we all get hurt by love”. But Scott, honestly, is currently the only songwriter who can grab my feelings by the throat and squeeze a torrent of tears from every single memory which comes back as a result of his lyrics. Metaphorically speaking, to an extent, but that’s not the point. It is a true talent to awake hidden emotions, buried in the hearts of the listeners.
“Places in London”, if it resonates with you, will touch you deeply to the core of your sensitivity. As scary as it may sound, what emerges as a result is true, lyrical beauty. “I always hope that my music brings a little comfort to those who can relate to it”, says Scott, humbly. And that’s the actual point. A sense of healing is what eventually emerges, through images of the past memories, or places which remind us of the lost love. But the overwhelming feeling of melancholy is finally replaced by a sigh of relief, a peace of mind and, most importantly, a peace of heart.
An interesting fact. As part of this release, Scott has also launched a collaborative project called “Places in London I Can’t Go”. It is represented by an online map of the British capital which gives listeners an opportunity to visually share the places they no longer visit, along with the stories of their heartache. Not to dwell in unhappiness, but to finally let it go. Sounds like the most comforting way of therapy to me.
If you would like to explore it or contribute to it, here’s the link: https://placesin.london/#map.
Photo: Press release
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