Focusing on the things that matter are how Brian Fennell writes and records under his alias SYML. Simplicity is what moves SYML – pronounced “simmel”, it means “simple” in Welsh. Adopted and not knowing his history or connection to his Welsh roots until the age of 18, Fennell creates music from his basement home studio in Issaquah, 20 miles to the east of Seattle.

The sounds he can conjure alone, just him, his piano, keyboards, guitars and laptop. The primal feelings he conveys with pin-point-and-personal lyrics, effortless melodies and a pure, emotive vocal. Even the clarity of having little money and, therefore, fewer options. SYML released his self-titled debut album May 3, 2019 which includes the singles “Clean Eyes” and "Where’s My Love”.

Past Shows


Nov
16
th
2019
Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Nov
16
th
2019
Amsterdam Bar & Hall

SYML

with Handsome Ghost
Feb
25
th
2019
Fine Line
Feb
25
th
2019
Fine Line

Dean Lewis

with SYML
Sep
27
th
2018
7th St Entry
Sep
27
th
2018
7th St Entry

SYML

with Flora Cash

More Shows

Apr
26
th
7th St Entry

The Bright Light Social Hour

Mar
22
nd
Fine Line

Russian Circles

with Pelican
Dec
27
th
7th St Entry

Jaki Blue

with KAYCYY and Sophia Eris
May
3
rd
The Fitzgerald Theater

Ichiko Aoba