They are named after Dorset-based surgeon David Lawson, who performed life-saving surgery on Andy Brown.

Acoustic versions of their early original material as well as covers of artists such as Bruno Mars and Adele built up an online fanbase.

After signing to a major label, Lawson were tasked with opening for acts such as The Wanted, Will Young,[6] Avril Lavigne,[7] and Jessie J.

During this time the band worked on material for their debut album with writers and producers such as Carl Falk and John Shanks.

[12] Following the single release, the band undertook their second headline tour, selling out venues in London, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Sheffield and Birmingham.

In the summer of 2012, Lawson performed at T in the Park,[14] V Festival[15] and alongside Bruce Springsteen at Hard Rock Calling.

[16] They also announced a Hometown Tour,[17] playing dates from October through November in their respective home towns and London, where they reside now.

Performing live is what we love the most, so to be able to play our biggest venues to date in the cities where we grew up is very special."

"Brokenhearted", featuring American rapper B.o.B, was released as the lead single from the repackaged version of Chapman Square in July 2013, reaching number six in the UK.

B.o.B flew over to the UK to perform Brokenhearted with the band at Wembley Stadium for the Capital FM Summertime Ball.

[30] The repackaged version of their debut album titled Chapman Square – Chapter II was released on 21 October 2013.

In 2014, according to the updates at Facebook by Ryan Fletcher, he wrote "Lawson have been in Iceland to do a photo shoot for their new album, and maybe to film a video... More news soon!"

On 10 March 2015, Lawson announced the name of the lead single of their second album "Roads" after being played for the first time on in demand radio.