NMR - Long Lost Brothers - Wish it All Away - Review
I have to say, this took me a couple of listens to get into, and even then, the arrangement is quite familiar. But it’s extremely catchy. The structure is simple, the melody is nice, the guitar chords jangle along in the background, and the vocal harmonies fit well. Put it all together, though, and the sound somehow becomes quite addictive. The chorus is the hook for sure.
Nice work — see what you think.
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About Long Lost Brothers
Despite the name, Long Lost Brothers is not a band, but the solo project of Toronto-area musician and songwriter Bernard Chan.
The name reflects Chan’s belief in the idea of a global human family and the need for reconciliation — a reminder that we are all connected and have a responsibility to look after one another.
Classically trained on piano from childhood, Chan is self-taught on guitar and drums and has been involved in various music groups throughout high school and university, as well as performing with church worship teams.
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, remote recording sessions with fellow musicians took Chan deeper into songwriting, recording and production. That experience eventually developed into the music he now releases as Long Lost Brothers.
‘Wish It All Away’
Released on 28 August 2026, ‘Wish It All Away’ is a guitar-driven alternative rock single exploring the difficult space between frustration with someone we care about and the realisation that sometimes the only way forward is to let go.
Drawing from the melodic sweep and guitar-driven sound of ’90s British rock, the track combines a straight-ahead rock foundation with an adult-alternative sensibility and expansive, emotionally charged choruses.
Lyrically, the song begins in confrontation. As it develops, however, that frustration gradually gives way to a different perspective.
Images of the rising and setting sun introduce the possibility of renewal, while the call to “extend your grace to everyone” becomes a turning point. By the final verse, the need to argue, persuade or have the last word has disappeared. What remains is the possibility of a new beginning.
‘Wish It All Away’ ultimately becomes less about changing another person and more about changing the way we respond to them — releasing resentment without pretending that the hurt or disagreement never existed.
Musically, the single sits somewhere between adult alternative and straight-ahead melodic rock, drawing inspiration from the anthemic British-rock tradition associated with artists such as Oasis, while maintaining Long Lost Brothers’ own reflective lyrical voice.