About Me
Straight from the heart of the suburban wasteland that is Barrie, Ontario, comes Brett Caswell, an emerging singer songwriter who has set his sights on breaking your heart, then making you smile. Drawing comparisons to Ben Folds with a little alt-country flavour, Caswell’s songwriting, coupled with the rawness and energy of his live performances have earned him a large and enthusiastic regional following. With the upcoming release of his first solo effort, the tireless work to expand those local boundaries will begin anew.A talented vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Caswell has drawn upon his innumerable influences, and a few friends, to craft his solo debut Love Waiting. What he has given us is an album chock full of heartache and harmonies, compelling stories of loss, hurt, and self-discovery. The album treads the thin line of achieving variety without seeming disjointed. Ostinato piano ballads give way to twangy country rockers, but haunting violin, dulcet tones, and powerfully simple harmonies tie it all back together.Caswell’s love affair with making music began in his early teens. Developing his musical persona, and himself, through a series of projects, from alternative rock to progressive metal to country, he has honed his song craft and live performance skill, natural energy and experience making him a presence on the stage. His tenure as an engineer at a small studio has also served him well in the creation of his music. Drawing on these experiences, he has made extensive use of demo recording to sketch out material, culled out the gems, and refined them to sheer perfection. What remains is Love Waiting. Almost upstanding and slightly weathered, Brett Caswell’s out to make you cry, but in a good way...
