in motion

In Motion is an EP of 5 original pop songs co-written by Craig Mather (music) and Gus Gowland (lyrics).

Early in the pandemic, Gowland and Mather (Les Miserables, The Wind In The Willows) began sharing their experiences of mental health challenges via WhatsApp, to stay connected and to support one another. These messages evolved into lyrics and musical ideas, transforming over time into an ambition: a pop EP exploring mental health. From this ambition, In Motion emerged.

Each song is inspired by a different – or shared – experience of mental health challenges, reflecting the stress and anxiety exacerbated by the pandemic and repeated lockdowns. With Damocles’ sword hanging over the live theatre industry, sharing voice notes on WhatsApp turned into a pressure-free way to stay connected to creativity. 

In Motion is available on streaming platforms worldwide now.