From the very first note of “SEVEN“, Brynja Rán makes one thing crystal clear as she’s arriving with soul, purpose, and a voice that refuses to be background noise. With four tracks that each carry their emotional weight and stylistic shimmer, this debut EP is a breathtaking introduction to an artist who moves between genres like moods. Jazz, soul, R&B, and subtle shades of pop all swirl beneath a vocal delivery that’s as raw as it is refined. For fans of Amy Winehouse, Billie Eilish, or Jorja Smith, Brynja offers a fresh voice with just as much bite and vulnerability.
“None of You” opens the EP with hushed intensity. There’s a delicate stillness in the beginning, as if the song is holding its breath. Then Brynja’s voice steps in—smoky, honest, and devastatingly calm. It’s the kind of performance that doesn’t need to shout to be powerful. As the arrangement slowly blooms with warm, jazzy chords and soft percussion, the track becomes a quiet storm of emotion, navigating heartbreak with poise. You can feel the ache in every pause, every line, and it sets the tone for the introspective journey ahead.
“Fool For A Lie” follows with a shift in energy—less restraint, more confession. The melody rolls like a secret being whispered in the dark, and Brynja’s vocals trace it with remarkable emotional clarity. She doesn’t over-sing, but lets the words bleed through naturally, backed by silky instrumentation that merges soul and R&B in a way that feels effortlessly current. There’s a late-night lounge feel to it, but the core is heartbreak and self-awareness. This is a pretty song and a reckoning.
Then comes “Bastard,” and this is where Brynja Rán truly flexes her artistic muscle. The track opens with a cinematic mood—echoing keys, ambient layers, and a tension that feels alive. Her vocals move like smoke through the space, haunted and haunting. What makes this song hit so hard is the lyrical candour. “Bastard” is heartbreak under a microscope, love dissected with equal parts pain and clarity. The production builds slowly but powerfully, pulling you into the eye of the emotional storm without ever losing its elegance. It’s the kind of song that lingers long after it ends.
Finally, “Lullaby” brings the light. It’s a perfect closer—not because it wraps things up neatly, but offers a sense of breath and beauty after the emotional weight of the previous tracks. With dreamy guitars, a lilting rhythm, and vocals that float like feathers, Brynja shifts gears without losing her sense of self. It’s feel-good without being shallow, emotional without being heavy. You sway, you smile, and you believe her when she sings. It’s a love letter to hope and softness, and it sticks the landing with grace.
”SEVEN” is a declaration. Brynja Rán doesn’t try to sound like her influences, but she absorbs and translates them into something uniquely her own. The EP’s tight, four-song structure gives each track room to breathe while showcasing the many layers of her artistry. She’s vulnerable without being fragile, confident without being loud, and expressive in a way that feels deeply human.
This is the kind of debut that earns attention. With ”SEVEN”, Brynja Rán steps into the spotlight as a singer and a storyteller with style, substance, and a hell of a lot to say. Keep an eye on this name. There’s more coming, and it’s going to be something special.
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