I woke up one morning with an empty mind and the lyrics just started pouring like milk over cereal. It’s a lyrical,contrast between beauty and decay. It just so happens to be my favorite song that I’ve ever written please enjoy. It could be compared to something by Soundgarden or Nick Cave.

The Sun

This is a cover of the song “Smoke Rings in the Dark by Gary Allan. It was released on August 9, 1999 as a single. It was written by rivers Rutherford and Houston Roberts.

Smoke Rings in the Dark

"Georgia" is a full-band Southern heartbreak anthem that blends rich instrumentation with raw emotion. With driving drums, layered guitars, and a melody that hits like a freight train of memory, the song captures the pain of loving someone who's moved on—and the place that still holds their name.

It’s not just about a state on the map—it’s about the feeling of being left behind, and the quiet hope that maybe, just maybe, love could cross that state line again. Honest, nostalgic, and sonically alive, "Georgia" is for anyone who's ever had to let go without really wanting to.

Georgia Full Band

“It’s Not What It Looks Like” is a raw and emotionally charged song that cuts straight through denial and regret. With haunting melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a stripped-back delivery, this track tells the story of love misunderstood, moments misread, and the pain of trying to explain the unexplainable. It’s a confession wrapped in melody — for anyone who’s ever been caught in a moment they couldn’t talk their way out of, even if their heart was clean. Vulnerable, honest, and soul-stirring.

It’s not what it looks like

Traditional Country. A cover of the Randy Travis song.

On The Other Hand

“Sometimes Good Guys Don’t Win” is a raw and honest reflection of heartbreak, disappointment, and the weight of trying to be enough. With stripped-down guitars, ambient textures, and a vocal performance that cuts deep, this song tells the story of what happens when love slips away — no matter how hard you tried to hold on. It’s for the ones who gave it their all and still walked away empty-handed.

Let the words sink in. Let the silence speak louder. Sometimes, good guys don’t win… but they sure as hell leave a mark.

🎸 Written, performed, and produced by John Brasington
🎧 Best heard with headphones.
🌊 Recorded in New England

Sometimes Good Guys Don't Win

Home State

“This is my cover of I’ll Name the Dogs by Blake Shelton. I wanted to capture the big, energetic feel of the original while putting my own spin on it. With a full-band sound and plenty of drive, this version is all about keeping that country energy alive and making it my own. Turn it up and enjoy!”


I'll Name the Dogs

“Rain Go Away” is a raw and emotional country ballad about heartbreak, letting go, and finding strength in the ashes. With haunting lyrics, stormy imagery, and a powerful blend of fire and rain, this song captures the pain of love lost and the release that comes with moving on. Driven by heartfelt vocals and acoustic guitar, it’s a track for anyone who’s ever had to burn the past to make room for tomorrow.

Rain Go Away

Heart Shaped Box

John Brasington writes with a heart full of scars and a soul that won’t quit. A South Georgia-based singer-songwriter whose roots run deep in honesty and raw emotion, John’s songs speak to redemption, heartache, and the quiet beauty found in pain. With a voice that carries both grit and grace, and lyrics that cut deep, his music feels like a late-night conversation with someone who’s been through it — and lived to sing about it. From haunting ballads to Southern-tinged anthems, every track is a piece of his story — real, unfiltered, and unforgettable.

Heart Shaped Box

John Brasington

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