Brother Wallace Performs a Live Set at the Forum at Minnesota Public Radio

Why It Matters

Wallace’s debut positions a new soul voice with strong gospel roots, highlighting Georgia’s overlooked influence and offering fresh content for streaming platforms and live‑music circuits.

Key Takeaways

• Brother Wallace blends gospel roots with modern soul on debut.
• Debut album "Electric Love" releases May 8, recorded at Real World Studios.
• Former teacher collaborated with UK band The Heavy, influencing his sound.
• He emphasizes Georgia’s under‑recognized impact on American music history.
• Upcoming tour will feature his new band, still unnamed.

Summary

The video captures Brother Wallace performing live at the UBS Forum, part of Minnesota Public Radio’s The Current, introducing his band and previewing his upcoming debut album.

Wallace discusses his musical journey—from church piano in West Point, Georgia, to teaching K‑12 music, to backing UK rock group The Heavy and recording at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios. He reveals that his single “Gone With the Wind” was inspired by a 1990s Calgon commercial and that “Electric Love” drops May 8.

Notable moments include Wallace’s recollection of meeting Peter Gabriel, his collaboration with The Heavy on shows like Letterman, and his tribute to Georgia’s legacy, citing artists from Ray Charles to OutKast. He also emphasizes his role as an educator and his plans for a yet‑unnamed touring band.

The performance signals Wallace’s transition from regional gospel educator to national soul act, positioning him to tap into the growing appetite for retro‑soul and to spotlight Georgia’s contribution to American music. His upcoming tour and album could attract both indie‑soul fans and mainstream listeners.

Original Description

Watch Brother Wallace and his band perform a live set before a studio audience

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Georgia singer-songwriter Chris Wallace — known artistically as Brother Wallace — has been a choir director and music teacher, but his musical acumen led him to a connection and collaboration with U.K. band The Heavy. It was from that friendship that Brother Wallace's career as a soul and R&B artist got underway. "You got one life," Wallace says. "You might as well live it to the fullest."

Brother Wallace's debut album, Electric Love, releases on May 8, 2026, on ATO Records. Now touring in support of the album, Brother Wallace and his band visited the Forum at Minnesota Public Radio to play a live set before a studio audience. Between songs, Brother Wallace chatted with The Current's Bill DeVille about his life and career so far. Watch the full session above.

Video Segments

00:00:00 Intro by host Bill DeVille

00:00:52 Band introductions

00:01:17 Electric Love

00:04:31 Gone With the Wind

00:07:54 Interview with host Bill DeVille, part 1

00:17:33 Who’s That?

00:20:38 You’re the Man

00:23:58 Interview with host Bill DeVille, part 2

00:33:08 Let’s Get Together

All songs from Brother Wallace’s album, "Electric Love," releasing May 8, 2026, on @atorecords.

Musicians

Christopher Wallace – vocals, keyboards

Ian Newberry – guitar

Travis Murphy – bass

Jordan Manley – drums

Credits

Guest – @brotherwallaceofficial

Host – Bill DeVille

Producer – Derrick Stevens

Audio – Derek Ramirez; Erik Stromstad

Video – Josh Sauvageau; Tom Campbell; Sean Belcher

Graphics – Natalia Toledo

Digital Producers – Reed Fischer, Luke Taylor