Ben's Brother To Release Debut LP

Finally, Ben’s Brother have stepped out of the shadows. The London 5-piece have already been A-listed at Virgin & B-listed at Radio 2 with their new single ‘Rise’ (out today) and now they release their eagerly awaited debut LP ‘Beta Male Fairy Tales’ on Relentless Records, July 2nd.

If ‘Rise’ hints at the band’s unassailable talent, the LP sees it go into overdrive. Written by lead vocalist Jamie Hartman, it’s a 12-track triumph in hook-laden guitar pop and the find of 2007.

Melody-charged with addictive bridges, it’s propelled by a killer combination of stellar tracks and super-sized vocals that echo an early Rod Stewart. Produced by Martin Terefe, whose previous credits include KT Tunstall and James Morrison, highlights include the old school influence of ‘Beauty Queen’ and the vulnerability of ‘I Am Who I Am’ (both co-produced by Jamie), plus the immaculate lure of ‘Bad Dream’.

Without question, the quintet’s impressive debut is an album of true worth and tested mettle. “Writing songs is my way of dealing with the complexities of life,” says Jamie. “There’s a common theme which seems to unite the songs. The one thing that separates us from everyone else - that sense of not fitting in, of Beta-male (or female) ness – is the one thing we all have in common.”

Influenced by vintage R&B and early Rolling Stones, Jamie grew up, as the name suggests, in the shadow of his elder brother, Ben – an accomplished sportsman and soaring ad executive. “I always felt like the beta male in our home. The alpha role definitely went to Ben.” So while he was scoring points on and off the sports field, Jamie turned his attention to music. After years of busking on Portobello Road his songs began turning up on other people’s albums. It was this that pushed him to form Ben’s Brother. Now, they’re poised for success in what looks set to be their most accomplished year to date.

Ben’s Brother are: Jamie Hartman (lead vocalist), Kiris Houston (keyboards/guitar), Dan McKinna (bass) Dave Hattee (drums) and Morgan Quaintance (guitar).

For more information visit: Myspace.com/bensbrothermusic