Brandon Mesén’s Music: A Voice For A Voice
Gifted with a remarkable singing voice, Brandon Mesén also wishes to bring out the voices of those who wish to be heard but can hardly express themselves. To him, nothing is sadder than being shrouded in fear of being judged for being one’s authentic self. And this is why he is using his music to reach out to those who are unable to embrace their uniqueness.
Brandon Mesén, also known as Mesén Around, is truly one to look out for in the music industry. He has played around five hundred (500) shows and has been aired on around one hundred (100) radio stations. Just recently, he was on JUKA Radio in Germany, with over seventy thousand (70,000) people tuning in.
Brandon’s childhood played a huge role in molding his career. Ever since he was little, he already dreamed of becoming a musical sensation. He remembers going to his parents’ bedroom and looking in the mirror, where he would picture himself up on a stage surrounded with thousands and thousands of fans screaming his name. As a young kid, he always found himself humming and tapping on the school desks as he was trying to get in tune with the beat that was playing inside his mind. He would often get in trouble just for being himself.
At the wee age of six, his mom gave him his first miniature drum kit, and it was what gave his rhythm skills a kickstart. At that point in his life, he had no clue music could be a profession. He was just doing it for fun and ‘messing around.’ The actual reckoning point for him was when, at the age of fifteen, his old friend from school gave him a small black ukelele. From there, he began to focus on songwriting and perfecting his craft.
Brandon’s mother took notice of how he got so engrossed in music. And so on Brandon’s sixteenth birthday, his mother gave him his first-ever acoustic guitar. Brandon’s interest in music was what kept him sane and alive throughout the years. It was his passion that fueled him to create more.
Every now and then, Brandon Mesén would look back to where he started, which was in the streets of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Back then, he was just making around $100 for 3 hours worth of performing. But he told himself that if he could get through that phase, then he could do just about anything. He started to contact smaller venues and coffee shops and booked himself some gigs. This went on for five years.
But being the gifted weird kid that he is, it was easy for the whole world to fall in love with him. His shows got bigger, and the records got better and led him to where he is now. He can’t help but reminisce about his humble beginnings, as he is now making his way to the big leagues and leaving his mark with top-selling albums. Brandon wishes to win some Grammy Awards along the way and to tour all around Europe as he brings with him his message of peace, love, and music.
News about Brandon’s new album — Feels Good To Be A Weird Kid — has been circulating around the web for over a year now. Fans have been up on their toes, but the wait is finally over because the album is already bound for release this summer. Together with this album, Brandon is also planning to drop a book for all the ‘weird kids’ out there.
When asked about what prompted him to name his upcoming album as such, Brandon’s invigorating response was that he simply just wanted everyone to stop feeling bad about themselves for being different. He emphasizes that there is nothing wrong with being weird and that society doesn’t get to decide who belongs and who doesn’t. He also adds that the journey towards self-discovery should have to be one of the most liberating and freeing experiences one can have.
And while Brandon’s music is for everyone to enjoy, he especially wishes that it reaches those who have witnessed the terrors of getting bullied for being ‘weird.’ He wants to empower those who feel like they’ve lost their strength. Brandon’s advocacy is simple, yet meaningful — embrace your weirdness and then feel comfortable in your own skin. One should never have to feel ashamed for being who they are.
To Brandon, music is more than just for entertainment — it is a platform for the unheard to be heard once again. He wants to use his music as his way of advocating justice. Everybody deserves a place in this world. Everybody should always be welcome to leave their marks with pride and confidence. No one should be deprived of the right to march to their own beats, with their heads held high.
Make sure to listen to Brandon Mesén on Apple Music and Spotify, and follow him on Facebook and YouTube.
