Iann Brennan – M2M (2025)
Known for his anthemic, poetic melodies that can deeply resonate with listeners while casting a sonic spell over them, Iann Brennan is a memorable musical force that must be enjoyed. While Brennan has a strong indie-rock flavour to his tune, an eclectic blend of folk and alternative rock slice through the indie-tinged tones. A couple of months ago, the Irish artist urged smiles and head-spinning twirls with ‘Ghosts’; however, today we’re taking a gander at his most recent release, ‘M2M’. Will it leave us grinning and lost in the music? Come along and see.
Following ‘Ghosts’, Brennan takes his second step into 2025 with an old-school indie-rock swagger in ‘M2M’. Yet, as much as the track takes me back to 90s Radiohead with dashes of Kings of Leon, there is a contemporary edginess adding refreshing diversity to the song. Familiar and fresh, new and old, retro and modern, Brennan transcends styles and decades with ease.
As the fusion of then and now exists in ‘M2M’, so does a sense of softness whirl about heavier, harder sounds and themes. Bold guitars match dynamic drums with a rock-filled richness; however, it is interjected with a sense of urgency. Energetic, electric, and soul-stirring, the rock-filled melody washes over you, but an inner abruptness exists. Crazily enough, that halting profoundness is not tragic or dark, instead, it brims with hope, empowerment and optimism. Brennan explains:
“’M2M’ is about reaching that unforgettable moment with someone where everything changes – there’s no going back, only forward together, riding the wave of possibility and passion.”
In addition to the single, Iann Brennan released an official lyric video for ‘M2M’. You can view the video on his YouTube channel and/or below.
Find out more about Iann Brennan on his X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and Spotify.
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