Brannen’s latest release, “Tulips”, brings a new sense of atmosphere and emotion to melodic house in the form of deep grooves, spacious textures, and meticulously crafted melodies. With a background as a UK musician, drummer and producer he brings a solid sense of rhythm and movement to his electronic music. The result is a complete release right from the start, balancing warmth and depth while creating the kind of mood that can carry a late-night set or a quiet moment of reflection.
Brannen has over 20 years of music experience, both in live bands and electronic production, which allows him to draw from a wide range of musical influences. And you can really hear that experience in how “Tulips” lets each piece grow organically rather than racing to a big event. The arrangement has patience, subtle changes serving to keep the piece energised while not losing its emotional character.
Brannen’s sound is definitely influenced by artists like Ben Böhmer, Marsh, Lane 8, Yotto, Romain Garcia, Nox Vahn, Jody Wisternoff and Durante, but “Tulips” has a personality all its own. He doesn't just adhere to the current melodic house formula; he brings the instincts of a drummer into the electronic setting, giving the rhythm a sense of purpose and progression. That link between groove and melody is what makes the release sound both polished and human.
There’s a cinematic quality, too, to the way “Tulips” builds space around its central ideas. The atmospheric layers allow the release to breathe, with the melodic elements adding an emotional pull that never overpowers. It’s a balance that makes you easily imagine the single in a variety of contexts, from headphones in the dead of night to a meticulously crafted DJ set in which mood and momentum are as important as the beat.
It is also a sound that Brannen continues to develop around, with melody, atmosphere and feeling with this release. These three qualities provide a clear foundation for an artist navigating the organic instincts of live performance and the possibilities of electronic production. “Tulips” feels like part of a larger artistic intention, rather than a stand-alone single, and gives us a sense of an artist becoming more and more comfortable in the space he wants his music to inhabit.
Brannen’s “Tulips” is a house release that values depth, patience and emotional movement. The single is well-suited for late-night listening and immersive DJ settings, but its layered atmosphere and melodic focus make it much more than just a dancefloor track. If you’re into deep and expressive house music, this is a great entry point into Brannen’s ever-evolving sound and leaves plenty of room for what’s next.
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