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ABOUT

The Unknown Brothers are a songwriting duo consisting of singer and lyricist Andrew Harper and guitarist Ciaran Ryan, from Swansea, UK. They would describe their music as melodic indie pop-rock. Their influences include The Kinks, The Beatles, The Shins and Manic Street Preachers. 

 

Good friends first, united by a love of music, the two have dabbled with making music on and off for many years, but in 2019 knuckled down and released their double debut album 'These Truths Remain Unspoken', which they recorded, mixed and mastered themselves.

 

Since then they have continued to write and record songs, though life (and a worldwide pandemic!) often gets in the way.

 

In 2020 and 2021, they released a number of non-album singles "All For Show", "Toxicity", "Devil On My Shoulder" and "Mortal Coil". 

 

Their latest offering, released in September 2023, is an EP entitled "For Now...", a 4-song set that once again showcases their love for simple but catchy melodies, and unfussy production. 

 

**We make our music purely for the love of it, choosing to make it available for free. But if you can spare a few pennies, it all helps with website and other running costs. Simply click on the buttons next to each song/album and pay what you like (or nothing at all, we won't judge you either way 😊).**

 

Thanks for stopping by, we appreciate your support!

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Ciaran and Andrew

unknownbrotherswales@gmail.com

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Andrew Harper

Lead Vocals, Primary Lyricist

A lover of harmonies and melodies, Andrew's vocal influences include The Manics, The Beatles, Brendan Benson and The Kinks.

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Ciaran Ryan

Guitars and Instruments

Self taught and playing guitar since the Britpop era, Ciaran's influences include British Invasion bands, Pink Floyd, The Shins, The Manics, and Arcade Fire.

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