Garret T. Willie - Same Pain (2023)

Garret T. Willie’s electrifying upcoming debut album Same Pain, is a rock and blues virtuoso, unleashing a sonic revolution that’s impossible to not fall in love with. The title track is an irresistible fusion of rock and Johnny Cash-inspired vibes, drawing you in with its undeniable charm.

Hailing from British Columbia, Garret T. Willie’s music is a testament to his profound connection with blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Paying homage to legends like Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry, Garret ingeniously shapes his own sound, blending traditional influences with a modern, dynamic twist.

Speaking on the project himself, Garrett explains, “I wrote that while I was in Vancouver and it’s actually the first song that Parker and I wrote together. I was going through a breakup at the time and I thought I was fine and ‘It is what it is’ and all that, but I remember sitting on the edge of the bed and starting to well up a little bit and reaching back to where she used to be when she was with me and feeling that empty space and thinking about her, so I picked up the guitar and started coming up with this chord progression, writing these lyrics to that progression while thinking ‘Well, I’ve had this pain before. This is the same pain with a different face.”

Garret’s musical journey has been a rollercoaster of emotions, evident in his earlier hits like “Love Hangover” and the heartfelt ballad “What It Means To Me.” Each note is infused with the authenticity of personal experiences, none more so than the title track itself. Inspired by heartache and penned during a poignant moment in Vancouver, the song captures the universal theme of enduring pain, reinventing it with a fresh perspective.

As Garret T. Willie embarks on a year-long tour to showcase his groundbreaking music, he is ready to grace the world with his raw emotion, blistering guitar work, and a heart that beats to the rhythm of the blues. ”Same Pain” is more than an album, it’s a declaration that the spirit of rock and blues is alive and and it’s never sounded better.