Brolin creates a sound that feels like it was recorded under a thick layer of wool. It is electronic music that prioritizes intimacy over the dancefloor, blending the skeletal rhythms of post-dubstep with the heart-on-sleeve vulnerability of indie-folk. The vocals are often hushed and slightly obscured, as if the singer is trying to tell you something important without waking up the person in the next room.
What makes this music distinctive is the sense of negative space. Brolin understands that what you leave out is just as important as what you put in. The beats are often brittle and sparse, leaving plenty of room for ghostly synth washes and that signature, breathy vocal delivery to drift through the mix like fog. It is a masterclass in 'bedroom' production that feels expansive rather than claustrophobic.
Start with the 'Cundo' EP. It perfectly captures that 2013-era intersection of UK bass culture and indie-pop sensibilities. Tracks like 'NYC' and 'Portland' showcase his ability to turn city names into emotional landscapes, making them essential listening for anyone who finds beauty in urban melancholy.
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