Leaving Laurel’s Debut Album Celebrates The Life & Talent of Pierce Fulton

Pierce Fulton passed away in April of this year after a tragic struggle with his mental health. Peirce was one half of Leaving Laurel, together with Botnek’s Gordon Huntley. This self titled album is dedicated to his memory and has come to represent much more than two friends making music together in the Laurel Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Pierce always envisioned the music they made together in California as an album, and after having released many of their early songs over the past year on Anjunadeep, they set out to finish everything they had started during that time. In revisiting the rest of their ideas from that era, they had realized – it all felt like one moment in time. One feeling. One chapter. The pair finished their debut album at the start of 2021, just prior to a horrible tragedy.

Arriving via Anjunadeep, the body of work is a touching tribute to Peirce. All 11 tracks are amazing pieces that contain mesmerizing melodies. The album takes you on a journey, best experienced from track 1 to 11. The soothing records creatively incorporate many percussive elements.

Pierce’s struggles were very private, and with this album, Gordon and Pierce’s brother and manager Griff want to let the world know simply this: 

It’s ok to not be ok.  

“Slow down and enjoy life.  It’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast – you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.” – Pierce Fulton, via Eddie Cantor.

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