Rollo Doherty

After years of touring with his band ISLAND, Rollo took advantage of some time away from the road to explore a new side of his songwriting and sound.

The first chapter saw him writing rain-soaked lo-fi beats in his Hackney bedroom during lockdown.  The result - ’Out My Window’ gained him valuable support and led to invitations to join both Palace and Skinshape on their 2024 UK and European tours.

The second chapter emerged on the road. Rollo began reimagining his existing catalogue for acoustic guitar, loop pedal, and bowed strings, developing the arrangements night after night in front of live audiences. The response was so strong that these versions were later recorded and released as a separate body of work - the ‘Strings’ EP.

A trip to subtropical North Florida then pushed things further. Joining long-time collaborators The Still Brothers in a shaded suburban studio, Rollo found inspiration in the slow, warm rhythm of life around him. The experience became the foundation for his debut album, a collection of songs shaped by memories of the lazy rhythm of life in the town.

Rollo's sound is always evolving, collecting stories, experiences, and influences from every corner of the journey.