Many artists struggle to establish their musical identity, laboriously tryi… Read Full Bio ↴Many artists struggle to establish their musical identity, laboriously trying on different musical styles like a piece of clothing, looking to find what fits. But there are others that emerge fully formed, in full command of their craft, their identity and their music. Tim Brantley fits firmly in the latter category. His new album, Goldtop Heights, is a captivating and moving debut that heralds the arrival of a gifted and significant new talent, one whose music feels familiar in the best possible way, while striking out on his own territory.

A Georgia boy who grew up in Loganville, near Decatur, Brantley played piano as a child, but didn’t take music seriously until he was in his early 20’s. He explains, “I started writing songs in my head, and it took my interest in music to another level. I had to pick the piano back up so I could cut music to the ideas I heard in my head. Then I started playing guitar to broaden my horizons even more.” Almost immediately, he formed a three-piece band and began playing local coffee shops and bars, going through what he calls, “the typical post-high school lifestyle.” “I wasn’t interested in anything I was doing other than music, and I loved the wide-openness of my life.”

Recording on his laptop and playing the songs he was writing for his friends, Tim saw their genuinely excited reaction. “Two friends heard the songs, and even though we were all broke, they approached me and we pooled our money to buy a microphone and a recording console.” Now recording in earnest, Tim was gathering skill as a songwriter, taking his influences, like David Gray, Elton John, Hall & Oates, Wilco and Fleetwood Mac, and using them to shape his own style. “I grew up with a lot of 70’s rock,” Tim explains, “My mom used to play Carole King all the time. I naturally gravitate to that kind of sound; there’s a warmth and timelessness to it that I’ve always loved.”

As his name grew in and around the Atlanta area, the pieces began to fall into place for Tim. Entering a citywide battle of the bands in Atlanta, Tim and his band won, which earned them some much needed cash and the notoriety to begin playing bigger shows for an ever-increasing local audience. Recording continuously, Tim hooked up with local producer Russ T. Cobb (Avril Lavigne, Hot Hot Heat, MxPx) and the two recorded an album at Butch Walker’s studio in Atlanta. The songs sparked major interest from several labels and in the end, he chose to sign with Ben Goldman’s (Ben Folds Five, Fuel, Chevelle) newly formed, independent Blackledge Records label. “Working with Ben and Blackledge has given me the freedom to be myself and to make the music exactly the way I want to make it,” he declares.

That freedom allowed Tim to self-produce Goldtop Heights, as well the space to experiment while making it. He reflects, “There was a lot of trial and error that went into the album. The songwriting is far more detailed, and that was reflected in how I recorded. We recorded twenty-five songs, and I picked ten. I spent months on certain songs, refining them until I thought they were just right.” With Tim on piano, guitar and various percussion, Brent Kinney on guitar, Robbey Handly on bass and Guy Strauss on drums, the sound they got is a commanding and infectious one, modern in feel, while also hearkening back to the 70’s pop/rock that is embedded in his musical DNA. But as Tim says, “It’s a little grittier than I thought it was going to be in the beginning.”

From the opening notes of “Damage,” the album’s first single, one hears that combination of melodic irresistibility and lyrical incisiveness that are becoming Brantley’s hallmarks. “The song is about a friend of mine – more like a letter to a friend in need,” Tim notes, “But the vibe of it – ‘Joe Jackson meets The Greatest American Hero’ wraps up for me the way it felt standing around a radio when I was growing up.”

Indeed, that feeling of being a kid again is one that’s prevalent on Goldtop Heights. Tim explains, “’Goldtop Heights’ and ‘Northside’ are the album’s bookends and I based everything on the tone of those two songs. Part of it is nostalgic. It’s me seeing things through a kid’s eyes – in that way that everything is big and heightened when you’re a child.” It’s that sense of wonder that sweeps through the album, and with the resounding piano chords, shimmering guitars and the steady, yet propulsive rhythm section, it’s 40 minutes of modern pop rock nirvana, made wondrously alive and new again. Tim doesn’t just sing the songs – he inhabits them and lives them out, making his tales of growing up three dimensional in the most powerful of ways.

Tim is currently on the road, honing his live show playing both acoustic and with a band. “It’s gaining momentum,” Tim says. “With the band, we’re getting exciting – there’s a lot of off the cuff stuff that’s happening on stage. Being on the road all the time is something I’ve always wanted.” And on Goldtop Heights, Tim Brantley is playing his songs precisely the way he’s always wanted, creating a fully realized album that is the culmination of where he’s been and where he’s going, and one that is sure to win him the notoriety that is demanded by the depth and quality of his songs.

Brooklyn
Tim Brantley Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Brooklyn' by these artists:

$uicideboy$ I just left a show in Brooklyn Now I'm in the…
3rd Bass Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Real cool 'cause Brooklyn's cool! Frida…
4KEUS Ça s'passe dans les rues de Brooklyn À chaque tir, un…
Abramowicz I was never trying to forget you I was just hoping…
Adil Район мой Brooklyn Улицы дома и подъезды Где каждый поднимае…
Becker & Fagan A race of angels Bound with one another A dish…
Bernard Lavilliers C’est pas le paradis Y a du parfum dans l’air Et puis…
Black Smurf $Uicideboy$ I just left a show in Brooklyn Now I'm in the…
Bonjour Brumaire À tant courir parmi ces dédales On devrait finir par se…

Boo Seeka Oh Brooklyn will it ever last? Will it ever wonder outside…
brotherkenzie (Us then kissing) (Close in the kitchen) Brooklyn outsmarts…
Buckcherry Take a flight to London, sing my song Bring me…
Busta Rhymes feat. M.O.P. You know what this shit means man (what?) You know what…
Carousel Casualties So young, and yet so bold And you walk along the…
Civet My baby's in Brooklyn on the East Coast Out on the…
Connor Leimer Don′t hop off the tram I don't know where i am And…
Cosmic Baby They say I'm too young to love you I don't know…
Cosmo & Kramer spent all my money getting over you had to move away…
DJ G.I. Joe Okay, I'm reloaded! You motherfuckers, think you big time? F…
DJ Kay Slay & Papoose Is Brooklyn in here tonight? Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! …
Donald Fagen A race of angels Bound with one another A dish…
Donna Summer Brooklyn Child of freedom still new to this world Brooklyn S…
Dr. Apollo Giving God all the glory We're going to praise God this…
Emily James I wanna meet you in a crowded bar in Brooklyn Dance…
Fabolous (Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Brooklyn) two times (Brooklyn), the fam…
Fabolous f. Jay-z Hello Brooklyn Hello Brooklyn, how you doing? Where you goi…
Fabolous f/Jay-Z & Uncle Murda Okay, I'm reloaded! You motherfuckers, think you big time? F…
Fabolous feat. Jay-Z & Uncle Murda [Red Cafe] Excuse me! I happen to be the boss man Excuse…
Fabolous feat. Jay-Z & Uncle Murder [Chorus:] Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn!…
Fabolous feat. Jay‐Z & Uncle Murda Is Brooklyn in here tonight? Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! …
Fabolous featuring Jay-Z & Uncle Murda Okay, I'm reloaded! You motherfuckers, think you big time? F…
Fabolous Ft. JZ & Uncle Murda [Chorus:] Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn!…
Fabolous Jay-Z Uncle Murda Is Brooklyn in here tonight? Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! …
fabolous--jay-z--uncle murder Okay, I'm reloaded! You motherfuckers, think you big time? F…
Fabolous/Jay-Z/Uncle Murda [Red Cafe] Excuse me! I happen to be the boss man Excuse…
Fagen A race of angels Bound with one another A dish…
Fickle Friends I wake up with worry Nothing fills me up He follows me…
Fly By Midnight Cigarette smoke She's always hot on a regular Subway go, let…
Forget Me in June Brooklyn, your lights burn so bright A starry night, blurs a…
foster. God sees your hurt In the midst of your storm You're going…
Gary Go I look in my crystal ball And see nothing I quietly wish…
Gary Go - www.music.pbtone.com Aye, aye APMG shit 420 I ain't never had these problems now …
Gatsby You walked in Said you had a rough day I guess it…
Glass Vaults I'm a butterfly... Taking my time I'm a skeleton... Bleached…
Glockenbach Maybe I'm outta my head Take me to Brooklyn again I'm in…
Grogi From Brooklyn corners, burnin' branches of sticky Spread lov…
Icey M Si me cuidas miles de besos Si me jodes el más…
Iisa Sä pakenit Brooklyniin Sä lähdit mutta kun Katsot sitä sil…
Jadakiss & Fabolous (Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Brooklyn) two times (Brooklyn), the fam…
Jay Z & Eminem Okay, I'm reloaded! You motherfuckers, think you big time? F…
Jay Z feat. Santigold Brooklyn! [Repeat: x4] Brooklyn! We go hard! [Repeat: x2] …
JAY Z The Notorious B.I.G. Okay, I'm reloaded! You motherfuckers, think you big time? F…
Jay-Z Hello Brooklyn Hello Brooklyn, how you doing? Where you goi…
Jay-Z & Sauce Money Okay, I'm reloaded! You motherfuckers, think you big time? F…
Jay-Z / Santogold Hello Brooklyn Hello Brooklyn, how you doing? Where you goi…
Jay-Z Feat. Fabolous Is Brooklyn in here tonight? Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! …
Jay-Z Feat. Notorious B.I.G Okay, I'm reloaded! You motherfuckers, think you big time? F…
Jay-Z Feat. Santigold Brooklyn! [Repeat: x4] Brooklyn! We go hard! [Repeat: x2] …
Jay-Z Feat. Santogold Hello Brooklyn Hello Brooklyn, how you doing? Where you goi…
Jay-Z Feat. Santogold And Notorious B.I.G. Okay, I'm reloaded! You motherfuckers, think you big time? F…
Jay-Z feat. The Notorious B.I.G. [Jay Z] Yeah yeah yeah Ay Yo peep the style…
Jay-Z feat. Uncle Murder & Fabolous Okay, I'm reloaded! You motherfuckers, think you big time? F…
Jay-Z Ft Fabolous & Uncle Murda Is Brooklyn in here tonight? [Chorus:] Brooklyn! Brookly…
Jay-Z Ft Lil Wayne Hello Brooklyn Hello Brooklyn, how you doing? Where you goi…
Jay-Z Ft Uncle Murder Fabolous Okay, I'm reloaded! You motherfuckers, think you big time? F…
Jay-Z Santigold Brooklyn! [Repeat: x4] Brooklyn! We go hard! [Repeat: x2] …
Jay-Z/Santogold Hello Brooklyn Hello Brooklyn, how you doing? Where you goi…
Jay-Z/The Notorious B.I.G. Okay, I'm reloaded! You motherfuckers, think you big time? F…
Jay‐Z feat. Uncle Murder & Fabolous Is Brooklyn in here tonight? Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! …
Jesse Malin The last car on the line I guess you're back doing…
Joe Lean You know the light falls in Brooklyn, just like I…
Johnny 2 Phones Shawty attitude LA And her style so New York She done…
Joo Hyo 생각해 보면 참 사소한 것들이 너의 길이 되잖니 너무 쉽게 정해진 미래와 그…
K. Mono Sip YK ain't Talking Osiris Bro just went for the score,…
Kerri Chandler feat E-Man Brooooooklllyynn My Nigga Facts I'm on my Brooklyn Shit shin…
Kid Noize we walk until brooklyn heading to the southern home we need…
KITCHEN - Steely Dan A race of angels bound with one another A dish of…
Krister Axel She said show me all the ways that you would…
L.E.A Ostertag I’m on Feast Mode, Time to eat mode I go beast…
Leeky G Bando Uh, G Bando Jordan, like Big EBK provoke the violence Big Le…
Longfellow IPGod bless america Last night the girls were wild, I'm a sl…
LoveLike Violence Kill everything that's been between us Take these shackles o…
M.O.P Feat. Beenie Man And Busta Rhymes You know what this shit means man (what?) You know what…
M.O.P. Feat. Gravy Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, East New York Across the…
M.O.P/M.O.P. You know what this shit means man (what?) You know what…
Maino and The Mafia I parked a Wraith on the sidewalk (Did it for…
Maisie Peters Village is dead Gemini panic Quick out of bed Shuttle to Gat…
Mal Blum I don't mind, you can move to Brooklyn I don't mind,…
Malinda I said grace over nothing This morning Facing the world on e…
Manic Sheep 他們唱著你所嚮往的他們穿著你所喜愛的他們的生活方式變成你的信仰看過了多少表演聽過了多少唱片所有這些只是讓你…
Marshall Stannus I said I don’t even wanna be me Yet she still…
MC Lyte Kick this one for Brooklyn Kick this one for the nineties No…
Me And The Other Guy Brooklyn, your lights burn so bright A starry night, blurs a…
Melky Sedeck On a lonely night in Brooklyn You told me you'd be…
Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic Siamese cat walking on the fence behind the wall Sirens in…
Michele Merlo Le cose iniziano e poi finiscono Ci intimoriscono, ci ho scr…
Miyagi Andy Panda Как будто бы Бруклин Псы идут на запах, когда папа в…
Mop & Drop Outs You know what this shit means man (what?) You know what…
Mos Def Heh, hey, hey Ha, ha, say what? Say what? Ha, ha, bust…
Mos Def/Vinia Mojica Hey hey, ha ha say what say what Ha ha bust…
Mos Def; Vinia Mojica Heh, hey, hey Ha, ha, say what? Say what? Ha, ha, bust…
Mos+Def Hey hey, ha ha say what say what Ha ha bust…
N. McIntosh Y es que sé que nada volverá La vida se termina…
Nastra x Needow Странно, но любил это кино давно Эндорфин в миг внутрь мой…
Neva Dinova It's a song I wrote for no one and no…
Nolan George I left all my dreams in a Brooklyn Heights clearing Between…
p-body You know what this shit means man (what?) You know what…
Patrick Droney I remember losing tempers in the back of the taxi…
Pretty Solero Vorrei vederla ridere Ho perso i miei giorni sotto un ponte…
Project Jenny Project Jan It's always sunny in Brooklyn Without a cloud in the sky Y…
Satellite Whisper out my window, I hear the fall winds calling I…
Scout She's the only woman You will ever really love She'…
Sealab Lets play a game And burn down this world I've been living…
Self Wake up Your life's run amok No soul left to ante up We'r…
Sol Liebeskind Give me one reason to get out of bed today…
Sonnie Carson Hello nigga, blue tapin' and make green You ain't really tha…
spirental I wonder what life is like Sleeping inside tired eyes I'll s…
Steely Dan A race of angels bound with one another A dish of…
Suicideboys I just left a show in Brooklyn Now I'm in the…
Taking Back Sunday Well you are worth more than the man I am Sad…
The Jellybricks Wheels are turning I ain't moving anywhere today Things get …
The Kooks Nobody sees my disease Nobody sees my disease Sat on a lon…
The Midnight There's traffic on the bridge But the skyline shines with a…
The Notorious B.I.G. Okay, I'm reloaded! You motherfuckers, think you big time? F…
Theo Katzman Packed a bookbag Socks and sneakers, and dress shoes just i…
They Might Be Giants The scroll unfurls We hear the voice of Marty Markowitz Now …
Tiffany Johnson If you go up too Brooklyn Hope you're thinking of me…
Tyler Lyle There's traffic on the bridge But the skyline shines wi…
Wakey!Wakey! I hope I see you soon Because you're fond of me…
Walter Becker A race of angels Bound with one another A dish…
Walter Becker / Donald Fagen A race of angels Bound with one another A dish…
Walter Becker And Donald Fagen A race of angels Bound with one another A dish…
We're About 9 sitting in your rocking chair play your banjo in the air i…
WERTUS & MIYAGI Как будто бы Бруклин Псы идут на запах, когда папа в…
Wildlife Control To the city The city we come in droves To find something …
Woodkid Buying some vintage records in Williamsberg stores Playing p…
Wyatt Rodgers Done away with all the bad Feeling good ‘bout being good…
Yoann Lemoine (Woodkid) Buying some vintage records in Williamsberg stores Playing p…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Tim Brantley:

157 I used to live in a house on a hill…
Angel Here is a story about a girl i used to…
Black on Black If you hit 10th street youve gone too far turn…
Bon Voyage If you ever choose to go i could go with…
Convenient You always wanted rain on a tin roof and things…
Damage Born in 84 in California bounced around and ended up…
Gold You sat in the white lines you came in the…
I Can't Make You Want Me Here's the thing I can't give you something you don't need i…
My Blue Heart Cut a heart out on a paper a shade of…
Norman Park Mandie if you hear this come home to me I…
Real I dont know whats gotten into me i dont know…
San Fran I met a man who said he wasnt from around…
Something New Summertime was the end of the line id had enough…

Worlds Away It was a saturday and i was walking round like…

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