Hailing from Brighton in the south of the UK, Benjamin Brett is an indie folk singer-songwriter who takes influence from artists like Bon Iver, Phoebe Bridgers, Radiohead and Fleetwood Mac. Last year he shared the first taste of his original sound with the world, releasing his debut single “In My Head” in January. Followed up with his sophomore single “December Blues,” he now brings us his latest release with his third song titled “Getting Older.”
Written about an illness he suffered with a year ago, before understanding he had the condition he just assumed he was feeling bad from getting older. Framed in a personal context, he distils his emotive songwriting and honest lyricism through the intimate sonic lens of his delicate indie folk sound.
Recorded at North Brighton Recording Studios with production handled by Guy Jones, the mastering comes courtesy of Julian Trado at Church Road Studios. With Benjamin laying down his guitar and vocals, he’s joined on the track by the talents of drummer Andrew McFarlane who injects his rhythmic flair.
Starting off with the mellow plucks of acoustic guitar as distant sonic textures at depth to the arrangement, Benjamin’s soft vocals glide in to thread elegant melodies carrying poignant lyricism. Gently quivering with emotion, he instils a moving sound as his confessional songwriting paints a meaningful picture of his experiences.
Developing with intricate guitar layers and the soft swells of backing vocals, the fuzzy crunch of distorted guitar takes over as splashy drums drive the song into an epic folk rock aesthetic. As Andrew’s percussion pounds and the enveloping blend of guitars raises the intensity, Benjamin’s vocals soar above to craft an anthemic atmosphere before floating back down to an acoustic finale, bringing the song full circle in dazzling fashion.
It’s a superb showcase of Benjamin Brett’s enduring songwriting skill as well as his talents in bringing to life his unique sonic vision via a stellar performance. As he continues to share his compelling sound, he’s sure to go from strength to strength throughout 2024 and beyond.
Listen to Getting Older below
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