Brodie Milner

Charmingly packaged pessimism from the north of England? Difficult to resist. Even uptight yes-men have to admit that Brodie Milner’s playfulness with fuzzy guitars and postmodern rejection lyricism has something to it – and a little more of it after each listen. The singer–songwriter from Kingston upon Hull in Yorkshire has recently been wowing the UK’s leading tastemakers with intricate melodies, nuanced lyrics about the state of his generation, and a mood that’s a little too melancholy for a summer party but too upbeat for an affected poetry slam. However, the fact that he has struck a chord with singles such as ‘hedonist’ (2023) and his debut EP, ‘tragicomedy’ (2023) – which was released two years ago to critical acclaim – has certainly been noticed by some – from BBC Radio 1 and ByteFM to radio legends such as Steve Lamacq. In addition to the applause, the sources of inspiration are also obvious, with the clever songwriting of Big Thief, the lyrical power of Bob Dylan, and the subversive impetus of Fontaines D.C. being cited. Everything in moderation, everything at the right time. Now is the time to finally experience Brodie Milner live in Germany for the first time. Don’t miss out.