Gold For Brass

Waiting To Happen

Shotgun Blues

this was fun to put together with the help of some friends.. thanks to Simon Noons for being ace at the trumpet and Warren Strain a.k.a 'Straina' for recording and mixing awesomeness...

Sit & stop feat. simon noons

Verse1
I made a mistake. I'll make it okay by the end of the day. I want you to know that I love you so, and I hope you can believe in me again because

Verse2
I'm in a bit of state. And though it's no excuse, I get so confused about what a man is supposed to do. If you won't take my hand, I'd understand. Because I made a mistake.

Bridge
Spring, summer, fall and winter of our love. Sunrise. Sunset. Everyday I'm feeling, for the first time, true love.



Mistake

White Light

Bartons Thrift Shop Symphony

i track i made its coming out on Rocstar!


Barton Earnshaw 'Miami'

This is about my continuous itchy feet!! No i don’t mean athletes foot - i mean that i’m always wanting to be somewhere else - seeing a new place, smelling a new smell or tasting a new taste………anyone who has ever gone off travelling and then returned to the rat race will know what i mean especially! 

The song is supposed to resemble a day dream - going off into your own world for a couple of minutes and make the walls around you disappear!

Another Place

Feel good lazy river escapism in a trad jazz flavour.

Bramptino - Lazy River

Straina is a songsmith for the Internet age. Following a decade of honing his chops with Midlands-based band Man Over Board, he has spent the last year experimenting with sounds in his home studio, resulting in a distinctive style that fuses acoustic, trip-hop and indie influences into a warm and accessible whole.

Within two months of putting his first demos up on Soundcloud, he was signed to Reel Me Records, and the initial fruits of his instinctive approach were released in the shape of his debut EP Sobriety Gauge. This foot tapping and head nodding collection of songs highlighted the traits that mark him out as an artist. Compelling melodies and thoughtful lyrics abound, all delivered in a soothing yet gritty voice that could only be Straina’s.

2012 was predominately spent crafting the live show, joined by ex Man Over Board keyboard player Andy Hill, they cleverly and seamlessly use loops, samples and live instruments to create an original and multilayered live experience. 

2013 looks set to be the platform for Straina to continue to build on his ever increasing fan base. His new single ‘Raincoat’ is due for release at the end of January. As tuneful as it is experimental, this is an appealing and memorable song that also serves as a promise of future delights. The single also includes a remix by Birmingham’s finest DJ – Sam Redmore. 

“this (Raincoat) is one of the best mixes of trip hop and indie rock that I’ve heard" – Calum, The Universal Yellow Keys
