As he accepts the presence of loss, he still welcomes others into his space with melody, lyrics, a slide guitar, or a cello’s hum. For the new record, his music remains cinematic and visceral, taking ...

Seattle singer-songwriter Brian Fennell, who performs under the name SYML, did a Q&A with producer Phil Ek at the West Seattle Easy Street Records before launching into a 30-minute acoustic set ...

Known for sharing honest, emotional, and personal stories through his songwriting, Seattle-based singer, songwriter, producer, and Dad, SYML, returns with a new anthem, “Please Slow Down.” Brian ...

It’s a classic Seattle “ false spring” day, the temporary sun pouring through the windows at Easy Street Records where Sammamish singer-songwriter Brian Fennell, better known as SYML, is perched at ...

He doesn't speak Welsh and has only visited the country once but American singer-songwriter Brian Fennell has just released his third studio album using his Welsh alias. Fennell performs under the ...

Seattle artist Brian Fennell first found his way into our hearts with his band Barcelona, but he's pursued an even more introspective path with his solo project, SYML, the Welsh word for "simple." As ...

Brian Fennell, who performs under the name SYML, has a clear sense of gratitude when he recalls growing up in Seattle with access to the nature, culture, and music that helped shape him as an artist.

Publicity materials describe musician Brian Fennell, who performs as Syml (It's often stylized as SYML, but is lower case on his website bio, so we went with that.), as "a student of simplicity. As ...