Artist: Ben Brookes
Hometown: Portsmouth, UK
Song: “Shackles”
Album: The Motor Car & the Weather Balloon
Release Date: November 24, 2017
Label: Martin-Guild Recordings
In Their Words: “This is my most personal song to date. For me, it’s about letting go of the past and embracing the future with open arms, but it has taken on many forms and meanings for countless people.” — Ben Brookes
Photo credit: April Mullin