Chad Lawson Releases Sanctuary (Together) Featuring Esther Abrami

New EP Where We Are, Together Out October 10 on World Mental Health Day

Pianist, composer, and wellness advocate Chad Lawson continues to blur the lines between contemporary classical music and mental health advocacy with his new single “Sanctuary (Together),” featuring acclaimed violinist Esther Abrami. The track arrives ahead of Lawson’s upcoming EP Where We Are, Together (Decca Records US), releasing October 10, 2025, in honor of World Mental Health Day.

Called “an invitation to decompress” by NPR and praised by Equinox for offering listeners something grounding when life feels out of control, Lawson’s music sits at the crossroads of artistry and healing. Sanctuary (Together) reflects this mission perfectly: a gentle, collaborative reimagining of material from his 2024 album Where We Are, now reinterpreted as part of a shared musical space.

Joining Lawson is Esther Abrami, the French violinist redefining classical presentation for new generations, with over one million social media followers. Their collaboration is both intimate and expansive—music designed not only for listening but for finding calm in connection.

The EP features three reimagined works arranged by Geoff Lawson, each involving world-class collaborators:

• “Solace (Together)” with VOCES8, two-time GRAMMY nominee Seth Parker Woods, and lyrics by poet Rupi Kaur

• “Sanctuary (Together)” with violinist Esther Abrami

• “Like The Stars In The Sky (Together)” with harpist Ashley Jackson

Visual artist and writer Morgan Harper Nichols created the artwork, reinforcing the sense of community at the project’s heart.

As Lawson explains:

“At its core, Where We Are, Together is about how healing feels a little more possible when we don’t feel so alone. I didn’t want this to be a solo project. I wanted it to feel shared—something made with others, not just by me.”

Lawson is the first musician to serve as a UN ambassador for the World Federation for Mental Health, and his work frequently aligns with initiatives for awareness and healing. In 2022, he released the double album breathe for National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. His podcast Calm It Down, nominated for an iHeart Radio Award, has surpassed 6 million downloads and continues to guide listeners through meditation and mental health practices.

Beyond his recordings, Lawson regularly leads workshops at Amazon, Nike, and Peloton, and partners with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation to bring music and breathwork to children’s hospitals. His compositions have also appeared across TV, film, and advertising, from The Walking Dead and Vampire Diaries to campaigns for Chevrolet and Microsoft.

With more than one billion streams of his work worldwide, Lawson has become one of today’s leading voices at the intersection of music and mindfulness.

Tracklist — Where We Are, Together

1. Solace (Together) [with VOCES8, Seth Parker Woods, and lyrics by Rupi Kaur]

2. Sanctuary (Together) [with Esther Abrami]

3. Like The Stars In The Sky (Together) [with Ashley Jackson]

With Where We Are, Together, Chad Lawson proves again that music can be more than entertainment—it can be a form of care, an invitation to pause, and a reminder that none of us are alone. Released on World Mental Health Day, this EP is both a celebration of artistry and a deeply human act of connection.