Allman Brown Releases New Album Second Son

Allman Brown’s eagerly awaited new album ‘Second Son’ arrives today via the Nettwerk label. Listen in full HERE.

It comprises of two halves, including his warmly received 2023 EP ‘Second Son, Pt. 1’, completed by its upcoming second half, plus two new tracks (“1984” and “Sunlight & Cinnamon”).

Filled with the vivid storytelling and self-effacing songwriting that Allman Brown calls his own, from beginning to end ‘Second Son’ is his most personal and poignant release to date. Describing the album as “a pocket autobiography”, its songs piece together a deeply personal chapter in his unique musical journey.

As he explains the album’s recurring themes: “It’s about my life so far and the love I feel for my wife and children and how they are quite simply the reason I’m alive. They are my purpose.”

Experimenting with new sounds and instrumentation on his latest work, the ‘Second Son’ 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 (The National, Interpol, Gang Of Youths), his latest material was recorded in just ten days, with Katis’ expertise enabling Brown to take the next step in his “quest to take a traditional sound and push it a little into a new space”. The record also sees Allman joined by star pianist Thomas Bartlett  (The Gloaming, Taylor Swift, The National) and vocalist Kori Gardner-Hammel (Mates Of State), who add their distinctive qualities.

Exploring themes of love, loss, self-reflection, and the human experience, his upcoming album ‘Second Son’ invites listeners to embark on a profound emotional journey with Allman, as he presents a profound new collection that embraces vulnerability and authenticity and emerges with some of his finest work. 

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.

NEW ALBUM – ‘SECOND SON’ – OUT 28 JUNE, VIA NETTWERK
https://allmanbrown.ffm.to/secondson