East Midlands based singer-songwriter and musician – Wayne Banks – releases his debut solo single, ‘World We Share’ (22nd July 2026)… This will be the first taste of a busy year that will see a second single, ‘Cold River’ (September 2026), before his full debut album slated for release in November later this year!
Wayne Banks is a Nottingham-based singer-songwriter and accomplished bass player whose long-standing musical career now culminates in his debut solo album. Blending alternative rock, folk and pop with a punk edge, Banks crafts a sound that is both dynamic and deeply personal, underpinned by lyrical themes of emotional realism and sharp social commentary.
A seasoned session musician, songwriter, musical director and TV composer, Banks has built an impressive résumé performing and recording with a diverse range of internationally respected artists, including Robin Gibb, Saxon and The Classic Rock Show. Now stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, Banks channels decades of experience into a debut release that promises authenticity, versatility and a bold artistic voice.
Recorded at Old School Recording Studios (Wirral) and Mastered at the iconic Abbey Road Studios (London), ‘World We Share’ embraces a moderate-tempo, upbeat slice of indie pop/rock; it is a rich festival anthem built for a sing along and fans of brit rock classics like The Who, The Jam, and Oasis, but still carries real weight beneath the hooks. The track is a social protest anthem centred on empowerment, class struggle and the reclamation of personal autonomy, drawing directly from Banks’ own childhood experiences growing up on a council estate.
“It’s a social protest anthem, centering on themes of empowerment, class struggle and reclamation of personal autonomy stemming from my own childhood experiences growing up on a council estate,” says Banks of the track.
Speaking further on the song’s roots, he explains: “I’m based in Nottingham, but in a lot of ways my music comes from pushing against the environment I grew up in as much as reflecting it. Growing up there, I saw a lot of division, silence, people being judged by class, background, or circumstance, and that stayed with me. Songs like ‘World We Share’ are really a reaction to that.”
He adds that the song is “about voices that get ignored or pushed aside, and about refusing to disappear even when the world tries to box people in” – ultimately a song about defying labels, the power of unity and people standing together.
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