The second of six singles to come.
We were big fans of Brijs debut ‘Glitra’ and second single, ‘Velvet Ditch’ continues the lofty ascent.
Raw energy and a fully formed, textured, mature sound, Brijs is something of a wonder to us right now. The second single in a string of six to come from the talent, this new track is quite the bundle of energy that’s left us gasping for more.
Taking psych elements and pushing them as far to the pop side of things as possible, with a rock-infused gritty element to it too, the track really does well to command your attention.
The track was written during his time spent living in a dilapidated mansion, inspired by his sleepy surroundings. Speaking about the track, he explains, “The first verse is a nod to my friend Harry and his older brother Jack, the drummer from Warmduscher. Harry had told me about the phrase ‘velvet ditch’ during a rant about him feeling trapped in our hometown. At that time his brother was touring all over the place, seeing the world, whilst Harry was still living at home trying to save money for his version of an exit.
“Ironically for me it was returning to my hometown that was the escape. My velvet ditch was life in London before writing the album – I was working flat out as a salaried composer in Soho and if I wasn’t working late, I was at an industry event or party. The money was good but I was starting to feel washed out, stagnant and like I’d lost sight of why I wanted to make music. So I was already looking for an escape when a property guardianship of this crumbling old house came up for £300 a month… A huge place, massive windows, over-grown garden, terraces covered in wisteria. I could write and record there for next to nothing. It was like a light on the horizon – I decided to pursue it.
“‘Velvet Ditch’ is about recognising the moment when you become so comfortable you stop moving. A safe job, a stale relationship, living rent free at your parents home – the point is it takes a different shape depending on the person.”
