No Band Left – “Wonderland”

No Band Left is the solo project of UK composer and producer Dexter Britain, and his new single “Wonderland” really stood out to me. It’s a song he originally wrote back in 2011, during a pretty uncertain time in his life. He had just left his retail job, moved back in with his parents, and was trying to figure out if making music full time was even possible. You can hear that mix of hope and doubt in the track, and it comes across in a way that feels very real.

The song starts quietly with soft textures, and then slowly builds into something fuller and more layered. The track doesn’t rush to get anywhere, which I found refreshing and unique. It lets the emotion unfold naturally and it will stick in your head. The lines hit you hard, especially knowing it’s not about money, but about the kind of dreaming that pushes you to imagine a different life.

It’s thoughtful, personal, and doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not. If you’re curious to hear more from No Band Left, I’d definitely recommend digging into his other tracks. Give No Band Left a follow on social media to stay in the loop with what’s coming next.