January 20, 2023—“Chariot,” the new single from SYML—the solo project of singer, songwriter and producer Brian Fennell—debuts today—listen here. The track is taken from SYML’s forthcoming album, The Day My Father Died, set for release February 3 on Nettwerk—pre-save/pre-order here.
“Chariots are for royalty,” says Fennell. “They are golden and precious vessels reserved for people who deserve it. For this song though, I imagine my chariot to be...
The Day My Father Died, the new album from SYML—the solo project of singer, songwriter and producer Brian Fennell—is set for release February 3 via Nettwerk—pre-order/pre-save here. A new track, “Howling” featuring Lucius, is out today with an accompanying video—listen/share here and watch here. The video, filmed in Montreal, was directed by Benjamin Lussier and produced by Parce Que Films.
“It’s about worshipping your partner, wanting to...
Progressive singer, songwriter, and producer Brian Fennell aka SYML returns to unveil his haunting new single “Lost Myself,” featuring Elbow frontman Guy Garvey. Fennell, a longtime fan of the venerable British quartet, reached out to the singer to see if he’d lend his voice to the song. Garvey not only agreed to join Fennell on the song, he reworked his verse, bringing his unique perspective to the final recording.
Today, SYML shares his latest single, “You And I,” which features singerCharlotte Lawrence (Atlantic Records). When asked about the track, he explained, “I wanted to write a love song that was classically simple and didn’t overthink itself. There’s nothing wrong with being a wreck of a human, and there’s something beautiful about being loved for the wreck you are.”
The Seattle-based singer, songwriter, and producer is currently on...
Today, Seattle singer, songwriter, and producer SYML, returns with a new song, “Sweet Home.” Recorded in Seattle, the song is produced by Phil Ek. The video offers an intimate glimpse into Brian Fennell’s current life and the path he traveled growing up in Seattle while harmonies crescendo over with sweeping orchestral melodies. He adds, “’Sweet Home’ is never one place. It is never one person. It...
Following the release of his highly-praised 2019 self-titled debut album featuring his breakthrough single ‘Where’s My Love’ (+500 million streams) and critically acclaimed follow-up EP ‘DIM’ earlier this year, SYML, the solo project of singer, songwriter, and producer Brian Fennell, is now supporting the release of his new live album ‘Sacred Spaces’ with an extensive European tour.
Recorded at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle during the height of the global...
April 16, 2021—SYML, the solo project of singer, songwriter and producer Brian Fennell, shares his highly anticipated new EP DIMtoday via Nettwerk Records; listen/share HERE. SYML calls the record a “loss exploration,” and through its five tracks meditates on the various forms that grief can take. On April 23, he will debut a live performance of “DIM” online with “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”...
SYML, the solo project of singer, songwriter and producer Brian Fennell, will unveil his new EP DIM on April 16 via Nettwerk Records; pre-save HERE. His new single “STAY CLOSE” is out today; check it out HERE and watch the video HERE. The track follows debut single “TRUE,” released on New Years’ Day and...
Following an appearance at Outside LandsFestival in San Francisco and a sold-out headline show at Los Angeles’ historic Troubadour, Seattle artist and producer SYML releases “Meant To Stay Hid,” the follow up single to his self-titled debut album that was released in May. LISTEN (AND SHARE) “MEANT TO STAY HID”:https://smarturl.it/SYMLxMTSH
SYML’s brooding fan favorite cover of “Mr. Sandman” has been used in new short film TIM (out now). The film was written & directed by commercial filmmaker John Grammatico and produced by Shinebox. With support from his team at Little Saint Media, John helms spots for brands such as AT&T, McDonald's, M&Ms and Ford. He's worked with celebrities like Meghan Markle and Anna Faris and his breast cancer PSA, Your...
