BRIAN’S FIRST LP ‘DON’T TELL ME TO SMILE’ IS NOW OUT!

“Conjuring sonic and lyrical landscapes ranging from primal to ethereal, of the sensual and of the sacred – a universally appealing and notable craftwork. A bullet to the emotional center of the human condition…a truly unique talent.” On the first single: ‘Bad at Love’ – [i]s a fresh reimagining of modern rock’n’roll noir – a soaring, driving back beat with instrumentation reminiscent of the 60s and 70s - from overdriven guitars, Wurlitzer, Mellotron, to intricate string arrangements and thickly-stacked and innovative harmony parts and an addictive, hooky lyrical refrain perhaps more relatable and representative of our current world than we care to admit, “Making the best of what we’re supposed to be/Bad at love/What else are we?”

Artist Overview

When asked to suggest a contemporary comparable artist, the answer after some searching frequently comes, “I really can’t! He definitely has his own sound. You won’t mistake him for anyone else.” From another, “a combination of Jeff Buckley, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd.” Another when asked alternatively for a genre reference, one insightfully remarked with a smile, “bluesy, pop-rock served with a divine and edgy lyrical twist.” And there it is. Singularly-situated in a sea of decadent digitally-reliant rock listlessness, default sonic templates and algorithm-constructed over-chewed bubblegum acts, often indiscernible from one another and devoid of genuine flavor or the scarring of realism, Brian brings back an element of organic purity that inevitably accompanies musical revolutions of any epoch. His smooth yet powerful vocal range delivers his inventive melodies and lyrics via direct injection to the listener’s emotional core. He has a gift for creating memorable hooks and his words twist like a relentless serpent through the dimensions of melody and meaning.