Electronic/Review Brannen - Tulips
Brannen is a Scottish producer, musician, and drummer creating melodic, organic, and emotive electronic music. His musical journey began in 2012 with Another Blurry Photo, followed by Thirty Three Connection in 2014. He performed with both bands until 2019, taking on roles as drummer and lead vocalist. From 2019 until May 2025, he continued his musical journey under the alias zildjianpinky, exploring electronic production and developing the sound that would eventually become Brannen.
“Tulips” by Brannen is a beautifully atmospheric house track that finds its strength in the space between rhythm and emotion. Rather than relying solely on a driving club groove, the UK musician, drummer and producer builds a soundscape where deep textures, melodic detail and carefully shaped progression work together to create an immersive listening experience.
There is a clear sense of musicality throughout “Tulips,” reflecting Brannen’s more than two decades of experience across live bands and electronic production. His background as a drummer is particularly valuable here, bringing an instinctive understanding of rhythm and movement to the track. The groove feels purposeful without becoming overwhelming, allowing the melodic elements to breathe and gradually establish the track’s emotional character.
Influences from artists such as Ben Böhmer, Marsh, Lane 8, Yotto, Romain Garcia, Nox Vahn, Jody Wisternoff and Durante can be felt in the track’s combination of deep house foundations, atmospheric sound design and expressive melodies, yet “Tulips” maintains a personality of its own. Brannen demonstrates an appreciation for subtle progression, creating a track that rewards listeners who enjoy electronic music with depth rather than instant gratification.
The result is a sophisticated piece of melodic house that works equally well in headphones, during a late-night drive or within an intimate DJ set. “Tulips” captures that reflective quality at the heart of melodic electronic music, balancing warmth, rhythm and atmosphere with a confident sense of restraint. It is an engaging introduction to Brannen’s developing sonic identity and a promising example of his ability to turn musical experience into emotional electronic storytelling.