Benjamin Brett, hailing from Brighton, UK, is an indie folk singer-songwriter whose musical influences include the likes of Bon Iver, Phoebe Bridgers, Fleetwood Mac, and Radiohead.
Benjamin Brett strips away pretense with his raw, soul-baring song “Getting Older.” From the first pluck of the acoustic guitar, I was pulled into his world of introspection. His voice, soaked in melancholy, spilled emotion with each note. It feels like you are sitting alone one night, staring at photographs and wondering where the years have gone.
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The song builds subtly, synths and beats wrapping his voice in a bittersweet embrace. At the halfway point, I was totally surprised. A burst of drums and swells of synth signaled a moment of climactic realization. Brett’s vocals were raised to meet this top-notch instrumentation, showcasing the full range of emotion in his performance. Just as quickly as it arose, the moment passed, and the song receded back into its introspective roots.
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Lyrically, as well, Brett has laid it all bare as he grapples with getting older. The lost youth, the changing relationships, and the uncertainty about what the future may hold. It’s the kind of song that stays with you long after, leaving you curled up with a bottle of wine, sorting through your own moments in time. Ultimately, though, there’s a glimmer of hope. Yet there is also a glimmer of hope as Brett acknowledges the capacity for growth, healing, and redefinition even amidst all the hardships.
“Getting Older” is a deeply moving piece of introspective folk from an artist wholly unafraid to show all the cracks and scars. The song invites you to do the same, to reflect on how far they’ve come, and appreciate every step of the journey so far.
Enjoy listening to “Getting Older” by Benjamin Brett here.
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