Brother Wallace w/ Tre Charles

A true force of nature, Brother Wallace was born to make music that ignites pure joy, even in the darkest of moments. Since getting his start playing piano in church at 11 years old, the Georgia-bred artist has followed his lifelong passion down an extraordinary path that spans from sharing the stage with gospel legend Kirk Franklin to performing at historic venues like Madison Square Garden as a background vocalist for globally adored rock band The Heavy. Over the past few years, Brother Wallace has teamed up with The Heavy guitarist Dan Taylor in dreaming up a body of work built on his electrifying brand of soul music, all while continuing his longtime job as a K-12 music teacher. Newly signed to ATO Records, Wallace is now set to release a one-of-a-kind album revealing the transcendent power and life-affirming impact of his timeless yet daring artistry. TRE CHARLES Tre. Charles is an Alternative/Indie Soul artist who invites listeners into his world with an expressive blend of soulful undertones, powerful lyrics, and emotive crooning. His music serves as both a refuge and a guide, helping you navigate the depths of human emotion. Raised on the East Coast, moving from city to city, Charles was immersed in a variety of cultures and experiences. This nomadic upbringing shaped his sound, with each new place leaving an indelible mark on his musical identity; rooted in soul but never confined by it. His sound draws comparisons to modern talents like Sampha, Hozier, and James Blake, while also evoking echoes of classic pioneers such as Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, and Lauryn Hill. Pitchfork contributor Brian Howe describes Tre. Charles’s sound as “stretched and shifted vocal harmonies, and long-tailed reverbs and delays that hum like cathedrals.” He adds, “This labyrinth of sound, blurred at the edges yet sharply etched in the middle, is where we find his just-woke-up voice and glinting guitar, his fingers tweezing jazzy splinters from thick barre chords. The overall effect is calming, but in a transfixing, time-halting way, like dancing candlelight.” Charles’s distinctive sound has earned him accolades from industry insiders and support from brands like D’Angelico Guitars and Supro, who have officially endorsed him as an artist. He has also been nominated for Best R&B Artist at the Carolina Music Awards (2022) , won the Virginia’s Favorite Award at the Richmond International Film Festival (2022) , and was dubbed “the future of music” at the 2025 NXNE music festival in Toronto. A seasoned performer, Tre. Charles has graced stages across the U. S. and abroad, from prestigious festivals like Newport Jazz Festival, Hopscotch Music Festival, True/False film Fest and the D. C. National Cherry Blossom Festival, to venues across the country. He’s been featured on CBS and NBC, and his artistry has a way of making every performance feel intimate and personal. His debut EP’s Currently. (2023) and Here We Are. (2025) garnered widespread attention from publications such as NPR, INDY Week, Wonderland, Notion, Rated R&B, and more. One of which was named to NPR station WNRN’s “Top 100 Albums of the Year” list.