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Scott Hutchison wrote honest songs. Listening to Frightened Rabbit doesn’t feel like a peek into his journal so much as it feels like he’s sat down across from you with it spread open on his knee and is reading aloud notable excerpts. He was never shy, he was brave sometimes. Most times. He was funny when it mattered, and angst was never more anthemic nor pain more poignant than in his hands. He was I think most of all, for me, a companion in loneliness at a time when I was very lonely.

It’s difficult to gauge how to feel about the loss of someone you loved but didn’t know - and for all his honesty, for all I instantly recognised him and felt recognised in return, I didn’t know him. I knew the facets of himself he shared through his music and his art. For the people who did know and love him, his family, friends and band mates, and a brother who was all three, I extend every thought of love and hope I have to give, and all of my sympathy.

Nevertheless, I’m so so sad he’s gone. I’m sad about how, sad about why, sad about when. I can’t rationalise that sadness away by reminding myself I didn’t know him. It won’t budge because it doesn’t care.

I think it’s okay that I can’t make myself feel anything less than deeply sad. Sadness can be a tribute sometimes. Scott did so much in his time that is worth paying tribute to. From enabling rooms full of people who couldn’t talk about their troubles feel bold enough to sing about them to making Scottish accents kinda cool to helping you feel less alone once in a while.

I loved Scott, I love his music, and I’m so very sad and sorry that his road has ended. He was important, and he made his tiny changes to earth and then some. A fair bit for a young man from Selkirk.

Keep yourself warm, Scott.

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Yeah sex is great, but have you ever tried Scottish indie music where they sing with their own accents?

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You gotta understand that some people never really grow. They never learn their lesson. They never recognise their mistakes, they never acknowledge their faults, they never admit they were in the wrong. You will never receive an apology from them, and you will never see their behaviour change.

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Take care of your friends 🙌 #Repost @harryjudd (@get_repost) ・・・ #worldmentalhealthday #willesdenstaff #eeyore #getfitgethappy https://www.instagram.com/p/Bow03G7BKAi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5p3uf2btrakm

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So I first heard Keep Yourself Warm back in 2009, and the songs from The Midnight Organ Fight became staples in my playlists. Rediscovered my love for them and also the newer albums about a year or so ago when going through a tough time, and then the news about Scott's passing in May hit quite hard. It seems silly for that to happen when you don't personally know someone, but the thing I love about FR is the same thing I love about other lyric-heavy artists out there with incredible and relatable words. The songs are like therapy, and listening to a friend on the phone when you're feeling low. It just helps. I'm very late with this as it's been months, but I was having a listen to The Winter Of Mixed Drinks this morning so I just wanted to make a little post to say thank you for the music Scott, and Rest In Peace @frabbit ❤🎵 Xxx #frightenedrabbit #themidnightorganfight #scotthutchison #tmof #frabbit #musicforthesoul https://www.instagram.com/p/BnvsFN-By6h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r80hql2ytsqv

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I’ve Survived Every Bad Day I’ve Ever Had, Motherfucker!!!

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It's been (mostly) fabulous weather the last few months and I've loved our summer walks. But the countryside can be just as lovely in the autumn so bring on the scarves and hats 😆🌳🍃🍂 #derbyshire #endofsummer #countryside (at Sutton Scarsdale) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnSHTc2FQ9-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17f8tpxzjv8to

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#recovery #alwaysworthit

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Minnie mooch 🐈 #catselfie #constantlyheadbuttingmyphone

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I know you’re tired bitch but keep fucking going

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pay close attention to who checks up on you and who doesn’t.

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Some say music was better “back in the day” but today we literally have all their music plus much more.

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Lisa Sterle (because)

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Watch: Kristen Bell opens up about the mental health double standard and how she manages her own struggle.

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