Ruthven announces full details of his long-awaited debut album. The South London singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer releases Rough & Ready on 25 October 2024 via Paul Institute / XL Recordings.

Ruthven – aka Sean Nelson – has always had a certain fervour associated with him. He first broke in 2017 as a founding member of Paul Institute, the label founded by A.K and Jai Paul, while also working as a member of the London Fire Brigade. In the long hours awaiting call-outs, when the truck was fully serviced and his breathing equipment was ready for the next job, Ruthven wrote the foundations of his debut album, Rough & Ready, which includes the previously released 123 Days, Dont Keep It To Yourself, and Have You Decided?. The resulting 12-track record marks Ruthvens arrival as a true artist in his own right. Rough & Ready leans into classic songwriting while maintaining lush instrumentation, creating a portal that traverses decades. With appearances from A.K. Paul and Francis Anthony ‘Eg’ White, Rough & Ready is a bold statement of Ruthven’s artistry.

Tracklisting:

1. Cautious
2. Indulge
3. Dont Keep It To Yourself
4. Itch
5. Thru The Walls
6. Afterglow
7. 123 Days
8. POV
9. Space = Time = Money
10. I Cant Go There
11. The Window
12. Drive It