Eastbourne singer-songwriter Ben Westwood is back with his first new music in several years.
The entirely self-penned 10-track album We are Human showcases Ben’s unique style, blending soul and folk roots with blues and alternative rock.
Ben’s distinctive voice draws on classic influences – from Motown soul to The Beatles and Leonard Cohen.
He has already seen success this year with soulful ballad Step Into The Lightand anthemic title track We are Human.
The two singles have racked up more than 150,000 video views and 20,000 Spotify streams between them so far.
Both are produced by local Mark Edwards, who has worked with artists including Katie Melua and Paul Weller.
Filmed on Eastbourne seafront, Step Into The Light‘s video reflects the song’s message of hope and optimism, featuring Ukrainian refugee and now Eastbourne resident, Pilates instructor Olga Litvinova.
The song has been played on dozens of radio stations nationwide, including playlisting on Boom Radio (audience 750,000).
Watch the video here: Step into the light – Ben Westwood
The album is also previewed by the single When you’re Gone, an upbeat soul-influenced track featuring a choregraphed dance video.
Ben has been writing songs since the age of 14 and studied music in London with respected artists Tom Baxter and Ben Cullum, brother of Jamie. He has played at venues including the Brighton Dome and Ronnie Scott’s.
Outside music, Ben is a college lecturer, published author and former journalist, appearing regularly on TV and radio.