Portland artist Brood22 has released a new song called “this again,” and it’s the kind of track that gets under your skin in the best way. This slowcore musician knows how to mix different sounds together – taking pieces from shoegaze, jazz, and lo-fi music to make something that feels fresh.
The song starts quietly. Soft drums and gentle guitars come in like someone speaking in a whisper. When the vocals join in, they don’t try to grab your attention. Instead, they pull you into a calm, dreamy world that feels safe and sad at the same time.
But there’s real pain hiding under all that beauty. The words talk about losing control and being trapped in a bad relationship. It’s heavy stuff, but Brood22 handles it with care. You can hear the artist’s Arizona background in the way the guitars drift and fade like heat waves in the desert.
About halfway through, something changes. A fuzzy, distorted guitar cuts through the quiet, adding some rough energy before everything settles back down to a gentle ending. It’s like watching a storm pass over calm water.
This is Brood22’s third song this year, coming after a debut EP that showed real promise. The music works best when you’re in a thoughtful mood – maybe sitting alone somewhere quiet, just watching the world go by. It’s not the kind of song that demands attention, but once you give it some, it doesn’t let go easily.
“this again” won’t be the loudest thing in your playlist, but it might be one of the most honest. Sometimes the quietest songs have the most to say.
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