Phil Mellen aka BlackSheepLad recently released his stunning ‘Lost Time’ EP – a collection of personal songs that showcases both his creativity and songwriting prowess.

Phil says ‘I am delighted to release this new EP with 5 brand new songs, all based on the theme of time, and how we spend it. I am very proud of this collection and hope you enjoy it.’

Phil plays everything instrument-wise and sings all of the vocal parts on every track. 

Track 1: Going to Sleep as the sun comes up – Originally written in 2020 about not being able to sleep when ill with Covid and has recently been revived during live performances, it was finally recorded in early 2023.

Track 2: Always the Grey – A song written about the frustrations of social media and the lack of nuance in debates that take place and how that can spill into real life.

Track 3: Grow old with me – a beautiful love song about wanting to be together till the end.

Track 4: Making up for lost time – A partner song to track 3 about finding love later in life and making the most of it.

Track 5: Timepiece – An instrumental that builds up in layers to a final crescendo.

This great EP is well put together, with a lot of thought and heart. Out now on all streaming platforms.

The tracks were mixed and mastered by Lynn Carol Monk at Wobbly Music’s Bakehouse studios.