Brendan Void shares new EP and film

London-based artist Brendan Void is a fascinating figure operating in the spheres of electronic music and film. His journey started at just fourteen, with countless hours spent mastering classical piano pieces by revered composers like Beethoven, Debussy and Mozart. This classical training led to his eventual transition into electronic music, where he developed a passion for analogue synthesis.

Today, Brendan’s music is a fusion of classical and electronic elements, creating soundscapes that explore a wide range of emotions, from heartache and nostalgia to euphoria and anxiety. His talents extend beyond music; he’s also an acclaimed film director, having won around 20 international awards this year alone, including accolades for Best Short Film and Best Experimental Film. His dual expertise in both visual and sonic mediums allows him to create immersive and enthralling experiences.

It’s no surprise that his latest musical project, the Goodbye Bucket EP, is paired with a short film, further showcasing his ability to blend these two art forms, offering a superb display of his pioneering approach to music. Featuring three tracks, the EP presents the artist’s own interpretation of IDM while collaborating with some of the world’s most innovative creators to bring this project to life. Split into three music videos for the songs, the short film provides an exceptional example of Brendan’s creative vision via three distinct visual accompaniments for the songs that bend from the abstract and unnerving to the heartfelt and tender.

Opening the EP with “Fig Island,” layers of vocalisations give way to the smokey tones of pulsing piano chords as airy chimes and vocal dashes add to the colour of the arrangement. Breaking the arrangement down to a solo synth before gradually reconstructing the piece with stuttered sonic elements and rhythms, the track circles back to the serenity of the piano-led moments in the final moments.

Watch the music video for Fig Island below

“Suki Joplin Sex Goblin” follows with a more dance-focused vibe where the punch of kick and jump of lively vocal samples set an instant groove. Developing with rhythmic synth stabs as soft tones and sharp timbres collide, the track maintains a danceable energy while Brendan’s wildly unique array of synths provide an energetic soundscape in constant flux.

Watch the music video for Suki Joplin Sex Goblin below

Closing the EP with “Angel.00,” a composition that explores the contrasting facets of motherhood, the piece flows from lilting piano lines and the gentle rattle of synths and sweep of atmospheric textures into an avant-garde neo-classical spectacle. The eerie plucks of strings swells into a cacophony of harsh synth tones and processed orchestral elements, mirrored by the shift in scenes of the cinematic music video for the song.

Watch the music video for Angel.00 below

Across the three-track release and their corresponding parts of the short film, Brendan Void crafts a groundbreaking work of audio-visual art that’s at once fractured yet cohesive, challenging yet enjoyable. Confirming the sheer quality and reception of the project, the films from the EP have already scooped up awards and secured selections for multiple film festivals throughout the USA and Europe. The perfect run-through of the latest chapter in Brendan Void’s incredible artistic story, Goodbye Bucket EP is a visionary work from a talented and intriguing artist.

Listen to Goodbye Bucket EP below