Weekly Journal
Bromsen – We!, indietronic about friendship
"We!" by Bromsen is a vibrant amalgamation of indietronic, electro, rock, and alternative genres.
"We!" ris taken out of "Brothers in Mind" full-length album released on Feb 16th, 2024 and can get you into its energetic soundscape. where you can distinguish its influences which varies from electro to post-punk and indie to alternative rock, while carving out a distinct identity of its own.
From the outset, "WE!" captures attention with a pulsating electronic beat that sets a catchy rhythm, reminiscent of 80's and 90's influential act's darkly seductive synths. The driving bassline and rhythmic precision echo the raw intensity found in pure post-punk and dark alternative elements, grounding in strong, pulsating beats and a looping guitar melody.
As the song progresses, Bromsen injects a punk-infused vitality that guides a sense of rebelliousness. The vocal delivery is gritty and clear at the same time, cutting through the electronic layers with a raw edge that brings to mind unfiltered emotions. This contrast of electronic smoothness and rock roughness creates a dynamic tension.
Lyrically, "We!" explores themes of unity, strong friendship and the various stages of a relationship, reflecting the qualities of the bands that influenced it. The chorus is both catchy and melodic, expressing identity and resistance. The production is polished, yet it retains a certain roughness around the edges.
The instrumental bridge is a standout moment, while a surge of electronic distortion melds seamlessly with the guitar riffs, creating a sonic journey through Bromsen influences
"We!" by Broomsen is a powerful track that successfully blends elements of indietronic, electro, rock, and alternative music, beautifully adopting its influences while forging a unique path. With its infectious energy and a really good production, "WE!" depicts Broomsen's ability to blend the genres that built their own alternative style.
"Bromsen, formed in Berlin, Germany, consists of Richard and Karlo Bromsen, who have known each other for more than 20 years. In the mid-2000s, they performed together with their previous band, "The Pampelmuse," at numerous indie rock clubs in Berlin. However, the band disbanded in 2006, just before what was expected to be their breakthrough. Many years passed before Karlo and Richard decided it was time to reignite their passion for music and pursue their dreams once again. Bromsen has made a triumphant return to the music scene, showcasing their unique blend of synth wave elements and guitars. Their distinctive sound combines a punchy wall of sound with raw and soaring vocals that compel listeners to groove along and sing along. Their first three singles have received critical acclaim from the indie press , and they have garnered airplay on indie radio stations across North America, the UK, France, Brazil, and other regions.With their fourth single "Read About It" they were also able to catch attention of bigger magazines and have been amongst others included in the 10 worldwide indie music recommendations from the Rolling Stone en Espanol. Bromsen are signed with the label Epictronic and are about to release their debut album "Brothers in Mind" on 16 Feb 2024."
Richard and Karlo are convinced that their deep friendship has helped them through many low blows in life. Karlo says about WE!: “Such a deep and long-standing friendship can carry you through a period of weakness and often you emerge even stronger afterwards feeling free like a bird again who wants to fly higher and higher as described in the song...”
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