BIO - BREGN

BREGN

Through his consistently evolving artistic direction, compassion drifts in between the breeze of humility in the work of singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer BREGN (Jonas Mikkelsen).

As a firm believer that art is about connection and creativity BREGN favours serenading folk proclivities, beckoning candour and ethereal guitar-led rhythms for his music that takes the sweetest and darkest facets of the human experience, before dipping them in the sonic honey of colourful tape saturation over layered vocal harmonies.

The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Velvet Underground and Elliott Smith were his gateway to his love of warm and richly melded textures only obtainable through analogue sounding gear.

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Reviews

A&R FACTORY about "Dopamine Mind" (click here)

While the euphonious melodies work to quell you into a state of quiescent meditative calm through the angular guitars against the quasi-jazzy keys, the lyrics allude to the entrapment of our dopamine reward system. With each new notification bringing a validation-soaked dopamine rush, breaking the habit is hard....

SINUSOIDAL about "Dopamine Mind" (click here)

Dopamine Mind is a song that is anything but monotonous. With its colorful sounds, interesting elements, and unique musicality, the song easily gains the quality of mesmerizing its listeners. You would want to unravel everything that it has to offer one by one...

RISING ARTISTS about "Dopamine Mind" (click here)

“Dopamine Mind”; it reminds me of old-school music that I haven’t heard in a long time, but also has such a contemporary sound. Can you walk me a little through the creative process in making this track?...

TWA about "Dopamine Mind" (click here)

... it’s one of those perfect songs when you need some good music to relax during the weekend. This style doesn’t come as a surprise if you’re familiar with Bregn‘s work, but for those unfamiliar with this highly creative artist...

TAMARA JENNA about "Dopamine Mind" (click here)

I love the depth within the lyrics of ‘Dopamine Mind’, the experimentalism and the thought-provoking expression of all instrumentation involved. BREGN is certainly an artist to look out for...

NEXUS MUSIC BLOG about "Dopamine Mind" (click here)

Listening to ‘Dopamine Mind’ is like falling through a kaleidoscopic sonic whirlpool and coming out on the other side breathless. Showing more evolution in his sound, ‘Dopamine Mind’ is BREGN’s most experimental track to date. It touches on a person’s addiction to modern-day technology....

THE WILD IS CALLING about "Dopamine Mind" (click here)

A valuable mantra for a generation addicted to their devices, the songs vocal construct initially emulates a challenged musical meditation. Slightly frantic and unnerved in its presentation, it reflects the frustrating reality of this daunting predicament.....

A&R FACTORY about "You and Me" (click here)

...sonorous sense of soul in his quiescent harmonies always strike a visceral chord. With this new melancholic shift, YOU AND ME hit like a tonne of bricks. In the same way Slowdive can hammer....

ILLUSTRATE about "You and Me" (click here)

The vocal delivery and tone resemble the likeness of Kurt Cobain but are more soothing. The beautiful keys played along the song are peaceful and the sound of acoustic guitar makes it wholesome. Moreover, when the music tunes in the electronic genre, it changes the atmosphere of the song...

GIFTED BALANCE RECORDS about "You and Me" (click here)

The entire song is a moving piece of work that will leave you feeling a wide range of emotions, love being one of the most intense....

MEZMERIZED about "You and Me" (click here)

There’s a particular sense of fragility in BREGN’s latest musical output. Wrapping his gritty, evocative vocals around kaleidoscopic folk, the Danish talent takes us on a peculiar journey through a sonic universe...

MUSIC FOR ALL about "You and Me" (click here)

...“ You and me ”, I hit the conscious with an accurate arrow, which exposes the questions of the heart and exalts the benefit of having someone by your side to face whatever comes...

IGGY about "You and Me" (click here)

...ce single « You and me ». Dès les premières minutes de ce morceau, on est comme obligé de se laisser emporter par sa texture. C’est tout bonnement incroyable à écouter...

SINUSOIDAL about "You and Me" (click here)

...is a luscious, sonically extravagant track with some exquisite little details for you to explore. If you are someone who is a fan of indie, folk, and acoustic music, this one would surely appeal to your senses...

SPACE SOUR about "You and Me" (click here)

This tune is fabulously chill and encouraging, featuring beautiful vocals and a very special musical arrangement.

CLNL about "You and Me" (click here)

I am a fan of BREGN's expressive vocals and that subtle raspy touch that just makes the emotion of the song stand out even more. You and Me is a bittersweet exposition...

SMYE about "You and Me" (click here)

There are moments here when we were reminded of the great Chris Cornell. There’s just a touch of gravel and passion here...

A&R FACTORY about "Summertime" (click here)

Beyond the production that stands as a testament to BREGN’s creative originality, Summertime refuses to lyrically scratch at the surface. If Dylan Thomas himself rose from....

THE OTHER SIDE REVIEW about "Summertime" (click here)

While the vocals continue the lo-fi vibes of the melody, there is a heaviness to them that wonderfully contrasts the haziness. This makes the introspections and contemplations of the lyrics more powerful as they tug at your emotions...

NEEDS MORE COWBELL about "Summertime" (click here)

Listening to "Summertime" is like entering a trance, I get so lost in the lo-fi soundscape of beautiful guitar arpeggios and subtle synth accent...

EXISTENTIAL MAGAZINE about "Summertime" (click here)

BREGN has beautifully created a transformative piece spewing both a cathartic type of sorrow and a whimsical urge to allow yourself to feel the pain, before letting it go...

GIFTED BALANCE RECORDS about "Summertime" (click here)

The song starts off with an ambient melody that floats alongside warm guitar chords. At this point, the soundscape is warm, nostalgic, and ambient. BREGN’s luscious vocals enter the scene and begin to tell a vivid story of summertime lovers...

RISING ARTISTS about "Summertime" (click here)

...right between The Shins and Remy Zero with its hazy delivery and seasonal melancholy. Like a page taken out of Lana Del Rey’s diary, BREGN penned this for those impacted by summertime sadness, and you can hear that throughout...

MUSIC FOR THE MISFITS about "Summertime" (click here)

The song is dedicated to those feeling the summertime sadness, ..."despite the pain you want to be loved anyway..."

OBSCURE SOUND about "Summertime" (click here)

Psychedelic guitar textures peek in and out, as the one-minute turn approaches... trickling guitar effects with the calming acoustical backbone, firmly resonating into its lush conclusion....

POP FAD blog about "Summertime" (click here)

The hook breaks from the slightly dark tint of the song into an optimistic, pop driven melody that is catchy and fun. It feels like you are floating in the sky as Lisa sings about flying into someone’s arms...

UNRECORDED about "Summertime" (click here)

"While the indie-folk influence is apparent in the jaunty chord switches and overall instrumentation, it’s actually the lo-fi style and shoegaze undertones that we find most intriguing. Both the melodies and DIY production give off this sentimental air of the 90s, drawing comparisons to Bill Ryder-Jones and Elliott Smith....”

THE WILD IS CALLING about "Summertime" (click here)

Classically it connects with psychedelic California pop by CSNY and America. The expressive layered guitar work also draws similarities to recent works by Kurt Vile and Lord Huron. There’s an eastern flare, a touch of desert spirit in the repetitive resolutions....

ZAIID ZEIDAN about "Summertime" (click here)

I feel like this song represents a lot of people and can help many people because of its relatability and thoughtfulness. I am in love with this track and so should you...

SONGWEB about "Summertime" (click here)

"Summertime” has excellent poetry. The storytelling goes to the heart of the matter with such exact insights influenced by experience. The lyrics would hit a nerve with many of us, transporting us to another dimension...

SINUSOIDAL about "Dreaming" (click here)

“Dreaming” has a lovely mix of harmonies right from the start, making it quite lush and colourful. Which artists influence your production and songwriting style?...

INDIE MUSIC CENTER about "Dreaming" (click here)

The artist has this facility to take us into his universe, and the line "You close your eyes and you'll be gone" perfectly sums up this talent. Unintentionally, he described in his song the exceptional power he has over ordinary listeners like me...

UNSIGNED about "Dreaming" (click here)

Focus on the little things that matter as you detach from the world and be the change that you want to be with this song by BREGN. Can you tell me more about yourself and the story behind the name...

RISING ARTISTS about “Dreaming” (click here)

Musically speaking though, “Dreaming” does kick off with a bit of an obscure soundscape, but soon gives way to a more indie folk-like state that made me want to sit around a campfire with a guitar and sing along until the early hours of dawn...

WEAREMX about "Dreaming" (click here)

In this layered narrative, the artist uses swelling chords to ease into the piece before a chorus of only his voice captures the power in chanting doubles and harmonies, like he’s casting a spell....

BOOT MUSIC about BREGN (click here)

A blissful texture is added by long, deep strings notes and a poignant piano melody that pierces through the tangled warmth of the other instrumentals to add a lighter sense of joy within the comfort...

OSR about "Dreaming" (click here)

In line with the ethereal vibe of ‘Dreaming’, BREGN showcases his depth as an artist using the melody to effectively portray the message of the song. Touching on elements of nostalgia, sentimentality and fragility, BREGN explores the human soul in its complex state...