Lewis Stevenson’s “Beneath It All A Fire Burns There Still”: A Poignant Ode to Loss and Resilience

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Stevenson has long been recognised for his ability to weave poetic indie folk with deeply heartfelt acoustic storytelling. His music, rich with cinematic textures and soulful vulnerability, draws listeners into intimate worlds shaped by themes of loss, healing, and the natural world. Fans of Glen Hansard, Iron & Wine, and the early work of Ben Howard will find a familiar warmth in Stevenson’s sound, yet with a distinctive voice that is entirely his own.

His latest single, Beneath It All A Fire Burns There Still, exemplifies this artistic depth. Written after hearing the haunting story of a man who lost his job when a local factory closed, a man so consumed by despair that he took a tragic, final stand, the song stayed with Stevenson for years. It serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost often hidden behind cold economic decisions.

But the song’s reach extends far beyond one individual. It resonates with the echoes of car plants, mines, shipyards, and countless other communities where livelihoods have been stripped away. Through his evocative lyrics, Stevenson channels feelings of loss and anger, yet ultimately the track is about the quiet resilience that continues to glow in people and places that might otherwise be forgotten.

Musically, Beneath It All A Fire Burns There Still is storytelling with heart, wrapped in a haunting folk-infused soundscape. It captures the enduring spirit beneath hardship, the ember that refuses to be extinguished beneath the ashes.

In a time when the narratives of those affected by economic upheaval often go unheard, Lewis Stevenson’s new single offers a moving tribute, reminding listeners of the strength and humanity that lie beneath it all.