ALLMAN BROWN – returns in 2024 with the brand new song âMy Ordinary Lifeâ.
Following his warmly received 2023 EP âSecond Son, Pt. 1â, the artist can confirm that its sequel will arrive early this year, with both collections forming two separate halves of a brand new album entitled âSecond Sonâ.
âIâm a second son, a stranger to most but loved by some. Iâve been afraid since I was youngâ confesses Brown in the opening verse of âMy Ordinary Lifeâ, âIt takes a lot of pretending to be strongâ.
Hallmarked with the vivid storytelling and self-effacing songwriting that Allman Brown calls his own, âMy Ordinary Lifeâ is one of his most personal and poignant singles so far – âa pocket autobiographyâ in Allmanâs own words, referencing key moments in his journey so far. He explains further:
âItâs about my life so far and the love I feel for my wife and children and how they are quite simply the reason Iâm alive. They are my purpose. I really enjoy how this song doesnât really have a chorus, just a little refrain and a change in my phrasing. I wrote it in about two hours which was a rush.â
Pulsing with a persistent beat, glistening electronics, and guitar lines just bursting to be heard in the great wide open, Allmanâs impassioned vocal beckons this earnest, enrapturing track to its climactic finale. A full-force, heart-on-sleeve, pop ballad for the here and now, âMy Ordinary Lifeâ was created with the assistance of Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Gang Of Youths), whose expertise enables Brown to take the next step in his âquest to take a traditional sound and push it a little into a new spaceâ here.
Part of a new five-track collection, ‘Second Son, Pt. 2‘ will pick up where its predecessor left-off and will spotlight a deeply personal chapter in his musical journey. Exploring themes of love, loss, self-reflection, and the human experience; together the EPs invite listeners to embark on a profound emotional journey with Allman, who aims to strip his songs to their essence and embrace vulnerability and authenticity.Â
Experimenting with new sounds and instrumentation on his latest work, the âSecond Sonâ sessions found Allman merging his signature acoustic guitar-driven melodies with modern pop elements such as synths, live bass, electronic pianos, electronic percussion, and live drums. Produced by Peter Katis, his latest material was recorded in just ten days, and finds Allman joined by pianist Thomas Bartlett  (The Gloaming, Taylor Swift, The National) and vocalist Kori Gardner-Hammel (Mates Of State).
Allman Brown, born in Hong Kong and now based in London, has consistently wowed listeners with his emotionally charged and introspective music. His 2013 hit single, “Sons & Daughters” (performed with Liz Lawrence), became a Spotify sensation with over 20 million streams worldwide and was featured on popular TV soundtracks. His debut album, ‘1000 Years,’ in 2017, and ‘Darling, It’ll Be Alright’ in 2019, received critical acclaim for their tender balladry and folk-infused pop.
Releasing his ‘Second Son, Pt. 2’ EP and âSecond Sonâ album later this year, fans will be able to get a sneak preview of some new material at a trio of London homecoming shows in the first quarter of this year. Dates are as follows:
Allman Brown – 2024 Live Dates
22 Jan – Green Note, London [SOLD OUT]
02 Feb – TĆ· SĆ”n Sessions @ Grain, St Davids, Wales
21 Feb – Green Note, London [SOLD OUT]
27 Mar – Green Note, London [SOLD OUT]