"Using the post industrial, mid austerity backdrop of North East England as inspiration, Brass Monkey is breaking into the Northern music scene with distinctive vocals and his own brand of bluesy, grunge inspired rock." Breaking his teeth on the open mic circuit before becoming known as a gigging acoustic soloist, he released his first 2 singles "Breadline" and "Nowhere" in 2019 to wide acclaim including no 1 & no 3 spots on the WKW CRAM Top 40, KB Radio Top 25 & eTunes UK Top 20. "Miracle" & "Another Day," released in 2021, hit no 1 on the Radio TFSC top 24 & no 14 on the Museboat Live Channel Song of the Year respectively. "Sandy," out 02 Feb 2024, hit no 1 on the Valley FM 89.5 Top 10.