Canadian-born, England-based multi-instrumentalist Sean Bertram has returned with his most personal and ambitious project to date. Everything Again, his third full-length studio album, dropped this month and already feels like a watershed moment for the gifted songwriter, producer, and performer. Known for his meticulous artistry — Bertram wrote, arranged, produced, and played nearly every instrument on the record — the 12-track collection is a deeply felt exploration of heartbreak, renewal, and the cyclical nature of love.
The album, which follows the viral success of his pandemic-era “Muffin Song” and the award-winning ballad “Against My Will,” positions Bertram as a genre-blending voice in modern soul-pop. Drawing inspiration from legends like Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin while aligning with contemporary peers such as Tom Misch and John Mayer, Everything Again fuses groove, intimacy, and precision. Tracks like “Forget You” and “I Don’t Know Why I Miss You” simmer with restrained emotion, while “Feels Like Falling in Love” and “Second Nature” shine with radiant optimism.
Perhaps the most striking moment comes with his reimagining of The Beach Boys’ classic “God Only Knows.” Rather than attempt to recreate its layered grandeur, Bertram pares it down, reframing the song as a tender confessional. It’s a bold move — tackling one of pop’s most sacred compositions — but one that underscores his confidence and careful touch as a producer. The cover feels less like homage and more like dialogue, connecting his own emotional journey to the canon of pop history.
Beyond the music itself, Everything Again speaks to Bertram’s holistic artistry. A graduate at the top of his class from Humber College’s Bachelor of Music program, he’s not only a performer but also an award-winning audio engineer. The album’s seamless production reflects that dual expertise, each track balancing crisp technical polish with organic warmth. In a landscape often defined by collaboration and studio teams, Bertram’s decision to carry nearly the entire creative weight himself feels almost radical — a reminder that independent artistry is alive and thriving.
With Everything Again, Sean Bertram has cemented his reputation as a musician’s musician — a craftsman equally attuned to groove, lyric, and emotion. The album is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a personal statement, a meditation on cycles of love and loss, and a bold assertion of identity. If his past accolades and viral breakout hinted at promise, Everything Again delivers the proof: Bertram is not just emerging, but arriving.
