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Seattle musician SYML aka Brian Fennell, like many in the arts community, was forced to cut his North American tour with Dermot Kennedy short due to the terrible COVID-19 pandemic. Seeing first ...
SYML-the solo project of singer, songwriter and producer Brian Fennell-unveils the new video for his previously-shared single, "Believer," directed by Crusoe Weston. The track is taken from his ...
It’s a classic Seattle “ false spring” day, the temporary sun pouring through the windows at Easy Street Records where Sammamish singer-songwriter Brian Fennell, better known as SYML, is ...
We’re halfway through another week, and that’s reason enough to celebrate with exclusive live music, is it not? Today’s sole Paste Studio performer is Seattle-area singer-songwriter SYML ...
SYML has some December live performances in Portland, Ore., Vancouver, BC and Seattle, Wash. Tickets are available on the artist’s website.
Translating to 'simple' in Welsh, SYML is the moniker of Barcelona's founding member Brian Fennell.
Prior to launching SYML as a subdued bedroom folk/pop project, the classically trained pianist first made waves with Seattle pop rockers Barcelona, which signed a major-label deal in the late 2000s.
As Syml (pronounced 'simmel'), which translates to 'simple' in Welsh, Fennell writes emotive ambient pop songs that capture the ethos of his musical persona.
After a string of notable EPs over the last few years under the name SYML, Brian Fennell — best known for his work in the band Barcelona — has finally unveiled his debut self-titled full ...
He always knew he was adopted, but it wasn't until he was 18 he learnt his birth parents were Welsh.
Entertainment Music SYML learns to let go on new album ‘Nobody Lives Here’ April 11, 2025 at 10:00 am Updated April 11, 2025 at 10:00 am ...
He doesn't speak Welsh and has only visited the country once but American singer-songwriter Brian Fennell has just released his third studio album using his Welsh alias. Fennell performs under the ...