Daisy Brain

There’s a new artist to be on the lookout for!

Daisy Brain”, also known as William Tse, brings back punk and soft rock to the younger generation, and spreads a message of normalizing discussions about depression and anxiety.

I first got introduced to “Daisy Brain”, when he was one of the two opening acts for YUNGBLUD at Alexandra Palace this October. To be honest, I was dreading the opening acts, and just wanted them to be over with. I had not been looking into who these people even were, and when the lights turned off and a spotlight hit the center of the stage, I must admit I grabbed my phone to check the time. “Only 1,5 hours to kill, I thought to myself. You could call me narrowminded, because let’s be honest, I really was. When I’m out playing my songs, nothing would be worse than a crowd that shows no interest in me or my music. But boy was I in for a surprise! In walked a Kurt Cobain-looking figure, in a skirt, with blue hair, carrying an electric guitar. Don’t get me wrong, nothing about “Daisy brain” seems fabricated or copied by anyone or anything. He makes it clear that he is 100% himself. Still, I couldn’t help but notice a strong resemblance to the Nirvana lead-singer.

When he opened his mouth and started singing, I was blown away. Not a lot of artists are equally as good live as on their records, but he somehow managed to outshine his own vocals. And don’t even get me started on the stage-presence a sold-out Ally Pally witnessed that night! Unfortunately, the crowd was a bit dead at times, but that’s often the deal with warm-up acts the majority of the crowd doesn’t know. This did not stop him and his band from giving it 110% though, which I have a lot of respect for.

With hits as “Pretend” and “Lost for Words” from his latest EP “Let’s Go Camping” it is obvious that “Daisy Brain” is here to stay, and is only just getting started. Nothing makes me happier than discovering a new artist, with actual talent, who hasn’t just been given a following or platform because of popularity, looks or money. “Daisy Brain” has true talent, and I can promise you, this won’t be the last you’ve heard of him. UK music-scene, you better be ready!