Oliver James Brooks is back with a striking new single, “Lines On My Eyes”—a track that captures the raw, unfiltered honesty he’s become known for. Written in the aftermath of seismic shifts in his personal life, the song feels both intimate and universal, pairing his folk-rooted storytelling with a textured sound that leans into new synth explorations. Where many songs dwell on relationships with others, “Lines On My Eyes” dives into Brooks’ own reckoning with grief, self-reflection, and the difficult work of rebuilding when the ground beneath you gives way. It’s haunting, cathartic, and achingly human—proof of an artist unafraid to bare his soul.
The single arrives as part of his upcoming album, Between Me & Me, a collection that charts the emotional terrain of loss and resilience. Brooks’ ability to weave vulnerability into melody has earned him comparisons to Neil Young, Kurt Vile, and Gordon Lightfoot, while outlets like Indie88, Americana UK, and Exclaim! have praised his past work as hypnotic, boundary-pushing, and deeply affecting. With “Lines On My Eyes,” he continues to expand his sonic palette while staying true to the organic spirit that has defined his music from the start—cementing his place as one of Canada’s most compelling alt-folk voices.
