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Brién

Brién is a genre-blending producer and DJ hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland. His career is marked by an intricate fusion of jazz, house, hip-hop, and soulful electronic textures. Brién is a founding member of the Soft Boy Records collective, which has become a cornerstone of Ireland’s burgeoning alternative scene.

Alongside fellow artists like Kojaque and Kean Kavanagh, he has helped shape a sound characterized by lush instrumentation, complex rhythms, and a refreshing emotional honesty. Drawing on his background as a classically trained musician, Brién’s productions are defined by live instrumentation and rich harmonic choices, setting him apart in a crowded electronic landscape. He debuted with the critically acclaimed "DIY VOL.

1" and followed up with standout releases such as the groove-laden "Sunrise" EP, earning support from tastemakers like Gilles Peterson, Bradley Zero, and Benji B. His DJ sets weave seamlessly between jazz-funk, UK garage, broken beat, and soulful house, always maintaining a strong narrative and dancefloor sensibility. Brién’s collaborative work extends beyond his solo productions, having contributed to and engineered for projects across the Soft Boy Records roster and with international artists.

His creative philosophy emphasises authenticity, improvisation, and a continuous dialogue between genres. As both a performer and producer, Brién stands at the forefront of a new wave of Irish artists redefining the country’s musical identity on the global stage.

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Electronic - House - Disco - Jazz - HipHop - Ambient - Experimental - NeoSoul

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