OLD SEA BRIGADE RELEASES NEW EP ‘IF ONLY I KNEW, (PT. 2)’ OUT TODAY
August 25, 2025 BY Bailey Vigliaturo
Today, nomadic singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Ben Cramer, a.k.a Old Sea Brigade, releases If Only I Knew, Pt. 2. Written in collaboration with acclaimed songwriter Trent Dabbs (Joseph, Allen Stone, James Bay), Part 2 dives into a more eclectic soundscape that bridges rock grit with indie-folk intimacy.
The two-part EP series was born from a duality of place and experience—two opposite ends of the world, each informing a different half of the project. Old Sea Brigade’s music continues to evolve and intertwine with his life’s journey. Born in Atlanta and formerly based in Nashville, Cramer recently embarked on a new chapter—relocating to Sweden with his partner and welcoming their first child. While If Only I Knew (Pt. 1) was recorded in Gothenburg, Sweden, Pt. 2, brings Cramer back to his roots, capturing the intimate, collaborative spirit of his home studio in Nashville.
“A lot of these songs were at least started in Nashville—if not recorded there,” he affirms. “Part 2 is a little more eclectic-sounding. Some of it is more rock, while other songs are a nod to my earlier traditional indie-folk vibe. This half was definitely born in Nashville,” Cramer explains.
Featuring the previously released singles “Green Tea” ft. Katie Pruitt, “According to Planned,” and “Distant Skies,” If Only I Knew, Pt. 2, is a stunning close to the compilation.
If Only I Knew, Pt. 2 Tracklisting
- The Tourist
- Green Tea feat. Katie Pruitt
- If Love Was the Answer
- According to Planned
- Distant Skies
- Happy Birthday
- Speaking of You
Old Sea Brigade 2025 Tour Dates
w/ Ocie Elliott
Nov 10 – Paris, FR – Alhambra Théâtre Music-Hall
Nov 12 – Cologne, DE – Carlswerk VictoriaNov 13 – Brussels, BE – AB Ballroom
Nov 14 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg
Nov 16 – Hamburg, DE – Grosse Freiheit 36
Nov 18 – Aarhus, DK – VoxHall
Nov 19 – Copenhagen, DK – VEGA (Store VEGA)
Nov 20 – Gothenburg, SE – Pustervik
Nov 21 – Oslo, NO – Cosmopolite
Nov 25 – Berlin, DE – Huxleys Neue Welt
Nov 26 – Vienna, AT – Arena Wien
Nov 27 – Munich, DE – Muffathalle
Nov 29 – Dornbirn, AT – Conrad Sohm
Nov 30 – Zürich, CH – Kaufleuten
Dec 1 – Bern, CH – Bierhübeli
