A ST MATTHEW’S Academy pupil has released his debut EP.

‘Guided’ by James Hopkins has been released on iTunes this week and is making waves in the singer/songwriter charts already. With four songs all written by James himself his effort is a credit to himself and his school.

’Set The World On Fire’ opens the collection with a fast paced drum-dominated single track with a chorus that will be in your head all day long.

‘Summer Rain’ is the second track on the EP which shows maturity in songwriting and lyrics through an uplifting anthem feel. ‘As Long As You’re Happy’ is the second last on the CD and is the most stripped back of all four.

With just piano and vocal, the song carries a strong message throughout and portrays a soulful taste whilst showcasing James’s great instrumentation.

The EP closes with the most upbeat and catchiest song on the album entitled ‘One More Night’.

The song is driven by a retro style drum beat. It indicates the perfect way to end this aspiring effort from a young Saltcoats boy trying to achieve his dream.

‘Guided’ can be downloaded from iTunes.