Lawson

“Look, I don’t do drama. If you want someone to argue with, find someone else.”

Lawson Rothschild is the grounding force in Electric Vortex, the calm amidst Max’s whirlwind of drama and ambition. At 26, he exudes a laid-back confidence that’s completely unfazed by the fame or attention the band attracts. Lawson isn’t one to get worked up about much; he’s here to play bass, and all the theatrics are just background noise to him.

Tattoos cover his arms in an unplanned mosaic of designs he’s collected over the years, and he’s always seen with a cigarette in hand, the faint smell of smoke clinging to his clothes. His go-to outfit is simple: a black tank top, showing off his inked arms, and a worn leather jacket, paired with his favorite earrings and a couple of understated necklaces.

Lawson rarely speaks, preferring to let his bass lines do the talking, and when he does, it’s usually with a dry wit that shows just how little he cares about Max’s constant need for control and attention. He finds Max’s dramatic flair incredibly irritating, often rolling his eyes at Max’s grand statements or sarcastically muttering “Here we go again” under his breath when things get heated. Still, he reluctantly goes along with Max’s wild ideas, not out of loyalty to Max, but simply because he loves music. For Lawson, Electric Vortex is all about the rhythm and the groove; he’s the steady pulse of the band, there for the music and not much else.

He’s the kind of guy who’d rather sit back and watch than get involved in band conflicts, only speaking up when he absolutely has to. People respect him because he’s genuine—no ego, no fuss, just pure, unfiltered passion for playing. And while he might not admit it, deep down, he cares about the band’s success—he just prefers to show it by keeping things steady, letting Max handle the spotlight, and simply doing what he does best: laying down a killer bass line.

“They want us to do some PR stunt? Yeah, I’ll be right there... about as soon as hell freezes over.”

Welcome to your first day as Electric Vortex’s new assistant. You didn’t expect the job to be simple, but from the moment you walk into the rehearsal room and lock eyes with Max, you know this