LISTEN: Award nominee HUGO BRIJS falls for the femme fatale in forthcoming psychedelic indie rock single 'Creeper'...
In recent years, audiences have been immersed in Brijs' compositions through various TV and film projects for renowned platforms like the BBC, Channel 4, Netflix, and the BFI. His talent has recently earned him a place on the 2023 long list for a British Independent Film Award for his work on the acclaimed British drama "Pretty Red Dress" (BBC). As the co-founder of the music production company Thunderdrum, he has also lent his musical expertise to esteemed brands such as Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Vogue, Michael Kors, and Tommy Hilfiger.
Brijs' previous solo release in 2021, the "kaleidoscope indie-blockbuster” (Andrew Trendell, NME) album titled “Glitra” and collaborations with notable artists like Ed Nash (Bombay Bicycle Club), GIRLI and Will Joseph Cook have solidified his presence in the indie music scene. Garnering over ten million streams and receiving praise from major press including Wonderland and Clash Magazine, "Glitra" also enjoyed consistent support across BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, and local BBC Introducing shows.
His upcoming single continues along this trajectory, maintaining Brijs' signature organic acoustic sound with a slice of psychedelic pop. Recorded between 2020 and 2023, his forthcoming album delves deeper into themes of identity and relationships explored in "Glitra," offering an introspective journey described by the artist as “an essential step in breaking down unhealthy self-conscious mindset”Creeper" emerges as the first single and title track of Brijs' upcoming album.
The track's Caledonian Soul-like guitar riffs, 70’s rhythm section, and live strings recall artists such as T- Rex, Rodriguez, Serge Gainsbourg, and Ennio Morricone. Leveraging his experience with film scores, Brijsenlisted The Budapest Scoring Orchestra's full-string section to enrich the arrangement and accentuate the song’s cinematic scale. The narrative woven into the song is equally captivating—a femme-fatale gangster entering a bar, engaging in a poker game, and capturing the heart of a simple man. Evoking imagery from vintage cinema, these influences and narrative are skilfully fused with Brijs' psychedelic flair and contemporary touch to cultivate a unique sonic landscape that promises to captivate listeners when the full album arrives later this year.
Listen to Creeper on Spotify HERE