Prime Circle frontman Ross Learmonth has released his first single as a solo artist, titled ‘Young’. Image: Supplied
Prime Circle’s Ross Learmonth on flying solo with ‘Young’ [watch]
‘So much music in me and not necessarily a Prime sound’: Ross Learmonth opens up about going solo and his new single ‘Young’,
Prime Circle frontman Ross Learmonth has released his first single as a solo artist, titled ‘Young’. Image: Supplied
Ross Learmonth has been the rock solid face and voice behind the runaway success of South African rockers Prime Circle. For more than two decades, the popular front man has been dishing up Prime Circle hits, such as She Always Gets What She Wants, Consider Me, Hello and Pretty Like the Sun.
The talented singer-songwriter and guitarist has just released the music video of his brand new single, Young, as solo artist.
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Ross Learmonth: ‘Young’ a taste of solo album to come
With the release of Young, Learmonth — who has been jetting around the globe for the past three years, sharpening his songwriting skills with international artists in Nashville, Muscle Shoals and London — has put down the groundwork of his solo sound and debut album which is set for release on 31 March.
“Young is a song to celebrate the moment by not allowing time to dictate our age and how we perceive ourselves in this short but beautiful time we have on this planet,” Ross explained in an interview.
“It is about remaining young at heart, not letting yourself get caught up in a silly thing like age. Enjoying every moment and keeping the kid in us all alive and well. Don’t let the old man in.”
– Ross Learmonth
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Watch: ‘Young’ music video
Ross on going solo
When asked about the reason behind a solo career, Ross had the following to say:
“I just felt that there was so much music in me and not necessarily a ‘Prime’ sound…I wanted to explore and push my own boundaries. [It is] to step out of my comfort zone and I was very fortunate enough to have found something beautiful beyond”.
– Ross Learmonth
Captivating fans and audiences around the globe with his new sound, Ross released his first two debut solo singles Wild and Screaming in 2022 which both peaked to No 1 on various radio station charts during its run.
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Album a musical escapade into the ‘unknown’
The year is far from over for Learmonth as he plans to take his fans on a musical escapade, openly sharing more on his journey of past wounds, fault and life challenges.
“The album is a journey of living in the moment, realising one’s faults in relationships and moving past previous bounds, and escaping into the unknown. Allowing oneself to break free and let the cards fall where they may. There is a romance in the unknown and allowing yourself to get caught up in it,” he enthused.
Ross and Prime Circle: Award-winning times and tunes
During his time with Prime Circle, the band earned themselves the status of being South African rock royalty. The rockers released eight albums, with most achieving multi-platinum-selling status.
The band have also won several South African Music Awards (Samas) for their albums and music videos, and have made huge inroads into the European market, gigging extensively throughout Europe, including Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Spain and Switzerland, according to IOL.
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