New single from Ben Heyworth

Based in Manchester, Ben Heyworth‘s musical adventure has seen his drift between styles, identities and intentions, always instilled with a penchant for melody and atmosphere. Now, re-emerging under his own name, he finds himself in a space that draws equally from past experience and present curiosity.

His origins in the Manchester scene stretch back to the early 2000s, when he first made an impression as part of Minorplanet. It was here that his songwriting voice began to take shape, marked by a sensitivity to tone and a knack for creating immersive soundscapes. Adopting the alias This Morning Call, he moved into electronic pop, releasing two albums through the Swedish indie label Substream between 2010 and 2014. This phase saw him experimenting with synth-led arrangements and cinematic textures during a period defined by exploration, where reflection and innovation moved side by side.

Now, returning as Ben Heyworth, his current output feels like a meeting point between those different eras, reconnecting with acoustic storytelling while still carrying traces of his electronic past. It’s not a reset, but an exciting new chapter that acknowledges where he’s been while remaining open to where he might go next. That balance was readily apparent in the Creatures EP, released in May last year and across three tracks, he captured snapshots of Manchester through sound.

Since then, a steady flow of singles has continued to build momentum and now, his latest release titled “Bridezilla Caterpillar” sees him stepping into new musical areas. Propelled by a bouncy rhythm and a distinctly country-leaning style, “Bridezilla Caterpillar” feels like a deliberate shift. Double bass from Ria Nolan and slide guitar from Paul Hesketh add texture and character, while jangling riffs nod toward a more classic, guitar-driven sound.

The song explores the ups and downs of relationships, touching on the realities of monogamy and the unpredictability of marriage, presented with a lightness that avoids becoming overly serious by finding humour through observation. Jumping straight into a shuffling country groove, warm instrumentation and bright vocal leads combine to form an upbeat jam that rolls with grooving rhythms and catchy hooks.

Peppered with slick instrumental flourishes and carried by a danceable energy, “Bridezilla Caterpillar” serves up a delightful country pop outing that’s timeless, playful and memorable all at once. Recorded at Blueprint Studios toward the end of last year and produced by Gary Hadfield, the song stands as the second in a planned run of seven releases set for 2026. At this stage, Ben Heyworth’s return finds him moving forward with a sense of openness that keeps things unpredictable and all the more compelling because of it.

Listen to Bridezilla Caterpillar below

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