Bryony Drake has just released her new single, “Singapore Sling” and it’s a song that feels as honest as it is beautiful. Stripped back to just her voice and an acoustic guitar, this song highlights her raw talent without any studio tricks or heavy production. Her vocals are rich, emotional and truly memorable, carrying every word with sincerity.
The song was inspired by her time performing on cruise ships and the moment she realized that a life spent at sea came at the cost of being away from home and loved ones. That feeling of longing and self-discovery is poured into the lyrics and performance, making it both touching and relatable. You can really hear her heart in the way she sings, it’s simple but powerful.
The song doesn’t feel polished in a commercial sense, but instead feels real, like you’re sitting in the room with her while she plays. The acoustic guitar gives it a warm foundation and her melodies stay with you long after the song ends.
Bryony Drake is clearly an artist with both talent and soul and this single is a strong step toward her upcoming album. Her style is a reminder that sometimes the simplest music can be the most moving. We’re excited to hear what she shares next.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Bryony Drake was born in Leeds, Yorkshire UK, and she has spent her life so far as both a songwriter and a professional working musician.
Her earliest influences include her father, who she grew up watching perform in the pubs and clubs of Yorkshire. She soon fell in love with music and found a deep influence in the works of artists such as Bright Eyes, Leonard Cohen, and Janis Joplin. She began writing in her mid teens, and her first record ‘I Love You On The Tip Of My Tongue’ received national radio success with BBC Introducing and Radio 6. In the UK, she has performed in several premier venues including Leeds O2 academy, The Grand Opera House York, and York Barbican.
Aged 20, Bryony Drake moved over the the Canary Islands, Spain, where she began her career as a working musician. She performed nightly in the pubs and bars on the Puerto Del Carmen strip, before eventually beginning her career onboard cruise ships. Bryony now performs Internationally both on land and at sea, and has booked shows in various countries including Canada, USA, and back home in the UK. Bryony was writing her own songs too and was desperate to give them the time and attention they deserve. In late 2024 she made a decision – now it was time for HER music. So she packed up her guitar, and moved to Australia. She is now living in North Queensland, where she is writing and releasing her music, and is about to drop her latest single ‘Singapore Sling.’
