UK country-rock artist Dan Jones has released his most personal track to date, “Brother Of Mine,” today. The powerful single serves as a tribute to his lifelong friend and former musical partner, Andre Timberlake Evans, who tragically passed away from a brain tumour ten years ago at just 41.

The track traces a deep, lifelong bond that began when the pair met at age 16. Bound by a shared passion for rock ‘n’ roll, guitar, and vocal harmony, they later formed the highly successful West Midlands live duo 360. However, their musical ambitions faced severe opposition. Raised within a very strict religious church, the duo was given an ultimatum by church leadership to abandon their full-time music careers or face disciplinary action. Choosing artistic freedom over draconian restrictions, the duo stood together, ultimately leaving the faith behind to pursue their musical truth.

While their paths later diverged, with Andre training as an opera singer, their bond remained unbreakable. Upon learning of Andre’s terminal diagnosis, Jones stepped in to support his oldest friend through his final years.

“Andre was a strong, inspiring character whose charisma, passion, and soul still burn inside me,” says Jones. “We went through so much together to defend our right to make music. This song is the only way I know how to honour that journey and keep his memory alive. I just hope he approves.”

“Brother Of Mine” combines raw, heartfelt storytelling with Jones’s signature country-rock grit, serving as both a lament for a lost brother and a celebration of an unyielding spirit.

Review

There are songs written to remember someone, and then there are songs that feel as though they have been lived. Dan Jones’ “Brother Of Mine” falls firmly into the latter category, delivering an emotionally honest tribute to his lifelong friend and former musical partner, Andre Timberlake Evans, who died from a brain tumour ten years ago at the age of just 41.

Opening with understated acoustic guitar before gradually building into a soaring, anthemic chorus, the song strikes an impressive balance between vulnerability and strength. Jones’ gravel edged vocal is the driving force throughout, conveying genuine emotion rather than theatrical performance. There is a quiet confidence in the delivery, with every lyric sounding lived rather than simply written.

Musically, Brother Of Mine blends Jones’ trademark country rock sound with heartfelt storytelling. His voice carries genuine emotion, never feeling forced, while the soaring chorus captures both grief and gratitude. It is a song about loss, but more importantly about loyalty, courage and friendship.

The release also carries an important purpose beyond the music. Arriving today, it leads into National Glioblastoma Awareness Day on 15 July 2026, shining a light on the aggressive brain cancer that claimed Andre’s life. Rather than allowing tragedy to define the story, Jones transforms personal heartbreak into a message of remembrance and awareness.

Beautifully written and deeply sincere, Brother Of Mine is more than a tribute. It is a lasting celebration of friendship, resilience and the unbreakable connection between two musicians.