Ruthven has announced details of his debut album. The South London singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer releases Rough & Ready on 25 October 2024 via Paul Institute / XL Recordings. To accompany the announcement, Ruthven unveiled the first single, ‘I Can’t Go There’ along with the self-directed video, made in collaboration with his wife Francesca Nelson, and shot by Josh Renaut.

Ruthven – aka Sean Nelson – made his debut in 2017 as a founding member of Paul Institute, the label founded by A.K and Jai Paul, while also working for London Fire Brigade. In the long hours waiting between calls, when the truck was being serviced and his breathing equipment was ready for the next job, Ruthven wrote the foundations for his debut album, Rough & Ready, which includes the previously released ‘123 Days’, ‘Don’t Keep It To Yourself’ and ‘Have You Decided?’. The 12-track album, made with the participation of A.K. Paul and Francis Anthony ‘Eg’ White, is an important statement of Ruthven’s artistry. This Is Pop? today’s song of the day is here for you.