Indie Rock from Brett Wayne Lee

Hailing from the industrial northern town of Leigh in Lancashire, Brett Wayne Lee‘s musical journey is one of overcoming hurdles and determination. Raised in a working-class family with no musical background, Brett’s early aspirations of becoming a guitarist were thwarted by circumstance when burglars stole his prized instrument at the age of 13.

However, driven by his passion for Britpop and 90s indie music, Brett persevered, eventually acquiring a guitar at 19 and developing his talent while serving in the Royal Marine Commandos. After leaving the Royal Marines in 2008, he set out touring local venues with rock cover bands, eventually taking his first steps as a solo artist in 2021.

Now an accomplished musician and based in Manchester, Brett is joined by drummer Mark, guitarists James and Scott and Brian on bass who help bring his music to life when performing live on stage. Capturing his sound in the studio, Brett unveiled his sound to the world with his debut single “Move Close to Me” in 2022 which he followed up with a further three tracks throughout last year.

Now he brings us his latest release with his brand new fifth single titled “Falling Hard,” a song that pays homage to the revolutionary spirit of the Beatles’ iconic album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, while infusing his own unique style into the mix. Brett’s aim is to distil the timeless aura of that golden era of music, reframed and carried on in a contemporary fashion for today’s audience.

Brought in by the lively shuffle of striking drums, bright clean guitar chords set the tone as lightly gritty tones inject rock n’ roll flair. Brett’s expressive vocals enter to spin buoyant melodies carrying heartfelt lyricism, backed by playful vocalisations, resulting in an anthemic pop-focused indie rock jam that perfectly blends elegance and swagger in equal measure.

Carried by a grooving rhythm throughout, Brett’s epic vocal performance is charmingly tinged with his northern accent, giving the song an authentic and truly engaging feel. Capped by a slick guitar solo that showcases Brett’s musicianship panache and adds an upbeat bluesy energy, “Falling Hard” sees Brett Wayne Lee serve up enduring songwriting in a fun and modern package.

Listen to Falling Hard below

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