LEARNING TO STAY EP Review by JOYZINE.
"There are some dark themes amongst the light ones on the new EP by Warwickshire-based singer-songwriter Charlie Ward, but sonically it’s almost constant sunshine."
"beauty triumphing over the abyss, and Charlie Ward becoming more gloriously visible to the world."
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LEARNING TO STAY.
Six songs that capture the tenderness of love, the quiet resilience that keeps us going when life grows heavy, the realisation that what we seek is often right in front of us, the enduring presence of those we've lost, the pain of watching someone battle their inner struggles, and the exhilaration of daring to chase the i
LEARNING TO STAY.
Six songs that capture the tenderness of love, the quiet resilience that keeps us going when life grows heavy, the realisation that what we seek is often right in front of us, the enduring presence of those we've lost, the pain of watching someone battle their inner struggles, and the exhilaration of daring to chase the impossible and dream boldly with those we cherish.
Available to download and stream from all your favourite platforms RIGHT NOW!
FAVOURITE VIEW.
An unapologetic pop-song with an infectiously catchy chorus that will have you singing it in your dreams! And he's not sorry.
A song that whispers the bittersweet truth that what we have right in front of us, is quite often what we blindly go in search of elsewhere. Sometimes it takes that journey to truly realise what y
FAVOURITE VIEW.
An unapologetic pop-song with an infectiously catchy chorus that will have you singing it in your dreams! And he's not sorry.
A song that whispers the bittersweet truth that what we have right in front of us, is quite often what we blindly go in search of elsewhere. Sometimes it takes that journey to truly realise what you already had.
Don't say we didn't warn you about the chorus!!!

A singer-songwriter whose compositions resonate with authenticity and familiarity, drawing inspiration from his own emotional journeys and everyday moments. Enveloped in melody and rhythm, his lyrics are delivered with warmth and richness by a voice that yields power and grace, lingering with listeners long after the songs end.
Charlie has performed on the Main Stage at Godiva Festival 2025 alongside Ocean Colour Scene and the dance group Diversity; played at the music-rich HMV EMPIRE in Coventry; The Half Moon in Putney; appeared as a featured artist for Sofar Sounds; was chosen as BBC Introducing’s Track of the Week with ‘Japonica’ and 'Favourite View'.
"His music promises to be inspiring and uplifting"
"There are some dark themes amongst the light ones on the new EP... but sonically it’s almost constant sunshine."
"Refreshingly real, honest and uplifting music"
"A beautiful piece of work! Where have you been"
HMV EMPIRE COVENTRY, 22 Hertford Street, Coventry, CV1 1LF
The first full band gig of the year supporting the UK's finest tribute to the Killer; THE KILLERZ UK.
Tickets here; https://www.eventim-lig...
HMV EMPIRE COVENTRY, 22 Hertford Street, Coventry, CV1 1LF
The Station House, 48 Station Road, Kenilworth CV8 1JD
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Playing his tracks acoustically and accompanied by other talented muscians from the local area.
The Station House, 48 Station Road, Kenilworth CV8 1JD
Centrala, 158 Fazeley St, Birmingham B5 5RT
Performing Acoustically (at 3:30pm) in support and as part of the Falling and Laughing all dayer to launch their debut album "Spacejunk Sola...
Centrala, 158 Fazeley St, Birmingham B5 5RT
Kenilworth Rugby Football Club, Glasshouse Lane, CV8 2AJ
Performing at the SUNDAY EVENING SESSION, Charlie and the full band will officially launch of his debut EP "Learning to Stay".
Tickets here;...
Kenilworth Rugby Football Club, Glasshouse Lane, CV8 2AJ
"Highlights" from our show at the HMV Empire in Coventry. An entire 45 minutes of live performance condensed into 12!
A brief insight into what each of the six tracks on the debut EP "Learning to Stay" are all about, including studio footage during the recording process. The EP is available to download and stream on all of your favourite platforms from 01/01/2026.
A beautifully hand-drawn lyric video to the catchy debut single!
Highlight showreel of Charlie's solo acoustic performance
on the Main Stage at The Godiva Festival.
Highlight showreel of Charlie's acoustic performance at the
music-rich venue in London, accompanied by R.Costello.
A full band performance from The Sunday Sessions Street Party.
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