Bromsen – Merryman (2022)
After performing together in a band during the mid-2000s, Richard and Karlo Bromsen were on the precipice of “making it big” …and then the band broke up in 2006. At that point, they were playing in almost every indie-rock club in Berlin and then the band split. Skip forward just over a decade and we see Richard and Karlo Bromsen resuming their passion for music as a duo in 2021. Only one year old, Bromsen is a newbie in the music industry, despite the band members being veterans; however, they are already receiving airplay in North America and featuring on international blogs reaching audiences far beyond their German borders. Come with us as we listen to their debut single ‘Merryman’.
Finding that line between synthwave and indie-rock, Bromsen has deemed themselves a “Berlin-based indietronica duo”. ‘Merryman’ is evidence of their love for “rock through electronica”. Combining strong beats with an 80s-influenced synth-pop sound, the lads bring a nostalgic tinge to their contemporary synth-based tune. Interestingly enough, while ‘Merryman’ takes you on a sonic rollercoaster with the electronic ups and downs, there is a cinematic soothing to the anthemic single. In other words, ‘Merryman’ has you tapping your toe and jumping about dancing but also laying back and enjoying the harmonic arrangements.
“The song ‘Merryman’ is about being yourself, allowing your own Merryman to come out so he can help you to enjoy life in these crazy times.” – Bromsen on ‘Merryman
I can easily hear ‘Merryman’ being played at festivals or at sold-out live performances, but it retains an intense intimacy to be coveted by individuals in their homes. A mention needs to be made to the impressive guitar solo highlighting the raw rock side of Bromsen – something any indie-rock group would be proud of. Powerful, rich and full-bodied, I cannot wait to hear more from this talented pairing.
For more from Bromsen check out their official website, Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
