Welcome to Ben Westwood Music

Sussex singer-songwriter Ben Westwood is back with his first new music in several years. His new single, soulful ballad Step Into The Light, is produced by Mark Edwards, and taken from Ben’s upcoming album We Are Human.

The entirely self-penned 11-track album’s unique style blends soul and folk roots with blues and alternative rock. Ben Westwood’s distinctive voice draws on classic influences – from Motown soul to The Beatles and Leonard Cohen.

The album combines love songs Step Into The Light and Save The Best For You with upbeat soul on When You’re Gone, and more reflective material such as the title track, We Are Human, gospel-influenced We Will Have Our Freedom and blues-rock Storm Coming.

Ben previously had success before the pandemic with his album Sing Like Your Life Depends On It, which dealt with his struggles through grief as a widowed single father, including songs such as Falling and Time Heal Me. A remastered version of Time Heal Me is included on the new album.

Ben has been writing songs since the age of 14 and studied music in London with respected artists Tom Baxter and Ben Cullum, brother of Jamie. He has played at venues including the Brighton Dome and Ronnie Scott’s, and received airplay on BBC radio.