Bruno Major (born 15 July 1988) is a British singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer known for his blend of jazz-inflected pop, intimate lyricism and emotive vocal style. He has released three studio albums - "A Song For Every Moon" (2017), "To Let a Good Thing Die" (2020) and "Columbo" (2023) https://www.last.fm/music/Bruno+Major/+albums and has amassed over 2 billion streams worldwide. https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/the-other-songs-partners-with-universal-music-publishing-group-signs-global-deal-with-british-singer-songwriter-bruno-major12/ Major has sold out multiple headline tours across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/bruno-major
Career
Early Work and "A Song For Every Moon" (2014-2018)
In 2014, Major released his debut EP "Live" on Virgin Records. After parting ways with the label, he launched a self-directed project in 2016 to write, record and release one song every month for a year. The project culminated in his critically acclaimed debut album "A Song For Every Moon" (2017), an R&B-tinged collection that established his reputation for intimate, narrative songwriting.
Following the release, Major embarked on extensive touring, including a headline run across North America, multiple sold-out shows in Europe, and support slots on the Sam Smith UK arena tour. He made his US television debut performing Easily on The Late Late Show with James Corden in February 2018, and appeared at Bonnaroo Music Festival the same year. His first Asia tour followed in late 2018.
"To Let a Good Thing Die" (2019-2022)
Major released his second album "To Let a Good Thing Die" in June 2020. The album included collaborations with producer Finneas and featured fan favourites such as "Nothing" and "The Most Beautiful Thing."
"Easily" from his debut album was certified Platinum in the United States and Gold in Canada and Australia https://shorefire.com/releases/entry/bruno-major-new-album-to-let-a-good-thing-die-june-5th-awal while "Nothing" was certified gold in the United States and charted internationally, reaching No. 63 on the Irish Singles Chart https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=bruno+major#search_section
"Columbo" and Continued Success (2023 - Present)
In 2023, Major returned with his third studio album "Columbo", released on 14th July. Written largely on acoustic guitar and produced alongside longtime collaborator Finlay Robson (Phairo), "Columbo" was praised for its lyrical depth and musical range. Inspired by a period of personal transformation and self-reflection during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, the record explored themes of identity, love, loss and self-discovery. https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/bruno-major-columbo/https://www.soundoflife.com/blogs/mixtape/bruno-major-interview
The album was preceded by the singles "We Were Never Really Friends" and "Columbo" and features highlights such as "Tears in Rain", "Tell Her" and "You Take the High Road". Reinforcing Major's reputation as a captivating live performer, the release was followed by another sold-out global tour spanning 54 cities across 22 countries and drawing over 70,000 fans throughout Southeast Asia, North America, Europe, Australia and East Asia.https://www.soundoflife.com/blogs/mixtape/bruno-major-interview
Musical Style and Influences Major’s sound blends elements of jazz, soul, and folk-pop, often built around intricate guitar work and introspective lyricism. He cites Nick Drake, and Chet Baker among his key influences.https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bruno-major-tbt-mixtape-playlist-interview-8550907/ His songwriting approach emphasises lyrical substance and musical emotionality, often focusing on the interplay between words and melody.
Personal life Major is originally from Northampton, England. He moved to London in 2011. Originally a jazz musician, he began his career as a session guitarist at age 16 for artists including Lalah Hathaway. Major also studied for a degree in jazz at Leeds Conservatoire (formally Leeds College of Music).
He is the older brother of Dominic 'Dot' Major of London Grammar.
Discography Albums Title Details A Song for Every Moon Released: 31 August 2017 Label: Harbour, July (July-001) Format: digital download, CD, LP To Let a Good Thing Die Released: 5 June 2020 Label: Harbour, July (July-006) Format: digital download, CD, LP Columbo Released: 14 July 2023 Label: Harbour, July Format: digital download, CD, LP
EPs Title Details Live Released: 21 January 2014 Label: Virgin Records Format: digital download
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumUKInd.Official Independent Singles Chart positions: "Nothing": IREIrish Singles Chart positions: "Nothing": "Home" (Live)2013—— Live"Wouldn't Mean a Thing"2016——A Song for Every Moon"There's Little Left"——"The First Thing You See"——"Easily"—— ARIA: Gold RIAA: Platinum MC: Platinum"Home"——"Like Someone in Love"2017——"Just the Same"——"Second Time"——"Fair-Weather Friend"——"Places We Won't Walk"——"Cold Blood"——"On Our Own"——"I Think It Must Be Christmas"——"Old Fashioned"2019——To Let A Good Thing Die"Nothing"3063 RIAA: Gold"Tapestry"——"Figment of My Mind"2020——"We Were Never Really Friends"2023——Columbo"The Show Must Go On"——
Appears on Year Artist Album Song Credit2014The Giver (film): Music Collection"Children"Performer2016Ward ThomasCartwheels"Good On You"Guitar"Dirt and Gold""Proof"2017MJ Cole"Shelter"Feature2018SG LewisDark EP"Dreaming"Feature2019Scary PocketsBest of 2018Guitar2020Lianne La HavasLianne La Havas"Read My Mind" Guitar, Piano2021EloiseSomewhere in-BetweenPerformer, Arranger2023Acantha LangBeautiful Dreams"Eventually"Performer2025Adam MelchorThe Diary of LivingThe Diary of LivingPerformer
Writing, producing Year Artist Album Song Credit2016Liv Dawson"Tapestry"Writer, producerOpen Your Eyes"Still"Writer, producer"Open Your Eyes"WriterSG LewisYours EP"Yours"Writer"Holding Back"Writer"Gone"Writer2017Jack VallierRebekah"Good for You"Writer, producer"The Boy You Knew"Writer, producerSG Lewis"Times We Had"WriterSarah CloseCaught Up"Perfect After All"Writer, producer, Mixed byXamVoloAll The Sweetness On The Surface"Old Soul"Writer, producerLiv Dawson"Somewhere Good"Writer, producerElizaA Real Romantic"Alone & Unafraid"Writer, producerTom ChaplinTwelve Tales of Christmas"Say Goodbye"Writer2018Aquiloii"The Road Less Wandered"WriterEloise"You, Dear"ProducerLinden Jay, Roméo Testa, Serious Klein You Should've Known"God is Love"ProducerSG LewisDark EP"Dreaming"WriterEloise"TTCL"Producer 2019MJ Cole Waking Up EP"Mercy"Writer"Serotonin"WriterEloise"Left Side"ProducerSG LewisDawn EP"Rest"Writer Tori Kelly Inspired by True Events"Sorry Would Go a Long Way"Writer "Before the Dawn" Writer2020Lianne La HavasLianne La Havas"Read My Mind" Writer2021EloiseSomewhere In-Between EPProducer 2025Adam MelchorThe Diary of Living"The Diary of Living"WriterEloiseChet Baker Reimagined"That Old Feeling"Producer
Tour
Headlining
North American Tour (2018) +List of concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, opening actsDateCityCountryVenueNorth America16 February 2018SeattleUnited StatesBarboza17 February 2018VancouverCanadaFox Cabaret18 February 2018PortlandUnited StatesDoug Fir20 February 2018San FranciscoThe Chapel21 February 2018Los AngelesMasonic Lodge23 February 2018Santa AnaConstellation Room24 February 2018San DiegoThe Casbah27 February 2018ChicagoSchubas Tavern28 February 2018TorontoCanadaThe Drake1 March 2018MontrealMini Campus2 March 2018BostonUnited StatesGreat Scott3 March 2018PhiladelphiaJohnny Brenda's4 March 2018Washington, D.C.Song Byrd6 March 2018New York CityBowery Ballroom25 May 2018San JoseThe Ritz26 May 2018SacramentoHoly Diver28 May 2018Salt Lake CityKilby Court29 May 2018DenverLarimer Lounge31 May 2018Minneapolis7th Street Entry1 June 2018MadisonHigh Noon Saloon2 June 2018DetroitMarble Bar3 June 2018TorontoCanadaThe Great Hall4 June 2018PittsburghUnited StatesClub Cafe5 June 2018Washington D.C.U Street Music Hall7 June 2018CharlotteNeighborhood Theatre8 June 2018AtlantaAisle 510 June 2018ManchesterThe Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival11 June 2018HoustonWhite Oak Music Hall12 June 2018AustinStubb's Indoors13 June 2018DallasThree Links15 June 2018PhoenixValley Bar16 June 2018Las VegasBunk House
Asia Tour (2018) +List of concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, opening actsDateCityCountryVenueAsia7 October 2018TokyoJapanShindaita Fever8 October 2018YamagataHello Indie Festival11 October 2018SeoulSouth KoreaRolling Hall12 October 2018BeijingChinaYugong Yishan13 October 2018ShanghaiYuyintang14 October 2018Hong KongMom Livehouse17 October 2018SingaporeDecline18 October 201820 October 2018BangkokThailandNoma21 October 2018Kuala LumpurMalaysiaThe Bee23 October 2018ManilaPhilippinesKarpos Live24 October 2018JakartaIndonesiaQueen's Head
Tour of Planet Earth (2023) +List of concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, opening actsDateCityCountryVenueAsia7 August 2023TokyoJapanWWWX8 August 202310 August 2023SeoulSouth KoreaYes24 Live Hall11 August 202313 August 2023BangkokThailandVoice Space15 August 2023ManilaPhilippinesNew renter Theater17 August 2023SingaporeCapitol Theatre19 August 2023JakartaIndonesiaGBK Basketball Hall20 August 2023Kuala LumpurMalaysiaZepp Kuala Lumpur22 August 2023ShanghaiChinaBandi Namco Dream Hall24 August 2023GuangzhouMao Livehouse24 August 2024JakartaIndonesiaLaLaLa Festival27 August 2024ChengduChinaFull House29 August 2024BeijingChinaFull Of31 August 2024ShanghaiChinaCP Hall2 September 2024TokyoJapanZepp Shinjuku3 September 2024OsakaJapanUmeda Club Quattro5 September 2024TaipeiTaiwanZepp New Taipei7 September 2024ManilaPhilippinesPICC Plenary Hall8 September 2024Hong KongTungo Po11 September 2024ManilaPhilippinesPICC Plenary HallNorth America4 September 2023DenverUnited StatesOgden Theatre5 September 2023Salt Lake CityThe Depot7 September 2023VancouverCanadaCommodore Ballroom8 September 2023SeattleUnited StatesThe Showbox9 September 2023PortlandMcMenamins Crystal Ballroom11 September 2023San FranciscoThe Warfield13 September 2023Los AngelesThe Wiltern14 September 202315 September 2023San DiegoThe Observatory North Park16 September 2023Phoenix, ArizonaThe Van Buren18 September 2023DallasGranada Theater19 September 2023AustinMohawk22 September 2023AtlantaThe Masquerade23 September 2023NashvilleBrooklyn Bowl Nashville25 September 2023ChicagoThe Vic Theatre26 September 2023TorontoCanadaHistory29 September 2023New York CityUnited StatesTerminal 530 September 2023BostonRoadrunner1 October 2023Washington, D.C.Howard TheatreEurope8 November 2023CologneGermanyClub Bahnhof Ehrenfeld9 November 2023BerlinKesselhaus11 November 2023AntwerpBelgiumTrix12 November 2023AmsterdamNetherlandsMelkweg14 November 2023ParisFranceLe Trabendo17 November 2023GlasgowUnited KingdomSaint Luke's18 November 2023ManchesterAcademy 221 November 2023DublinIrelandVicar Street23 November 2023LondonUnited KingdomO2 Forum Kentish TownOceania13 January 2024AucklandNew ZealandPowerstation15 January 2024SydneyAustraliaEnmore Theatre17 January 2024MelbourneForum Theatre19 January 2024BrisbaneThe Tivoli20 January 2024AdelaideHindley Street Music Hall22 January 2024PerthThe Rechabite
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