Brandes Reinvents Himself In Introspective Debut Album 'The Distance Between Dream'
- Curious For Music Team
- Apr 21
- 1 min read
Peter Bradley, former Labour MP and acclaimed author, has launched a powerful new chapter in his creative life with the release of, The Distance Between Dreams, a hauntingly beautiful debut album under the musical moniker Brandes.
The album is a rich and deeply personal body of work, steeped in themes of memory, loss, and identity. With lyrical influences drawn from Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell, and the political undertones of Dylan, The Distance Between Dreams, spans personal and historical terrain with rare emotional clarity.
Brandes is a name of profound personal significance for Bradley, reclaimed from his family’s history—one marked by loss during the Holocaust. That sense of reclamation resonates across the album, particularly in the standout track “Song for Mordecai”, which draws on George Eliot’s Daniel Deronda to explore the Jewish diaspora and spiritual resilience.
Speaking to the press, Bradley said: “This album is the culmination of stories I’ve been carrying for a long time. Music has allowed me to tell them in a different, more intimate way.”
The release has already drawn attention from critics and fans alike, marking a surprising and deeply moving evolution for a man whose public service and literary career have always been driven by truth-telling. With, The Distance Between Dreams, Brandes enters the music world with something urgent and timeless to say.
