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Syml

SYML is the solo musical project of American singer-songwriter, pianist, and Brian Leseney Fennell (born January 16, 1983), a native who blends , , and elements in his introspective songwriting focused on themes of , , and human emotion. Born to Welsh parents and adopted shortly after birth, Fennell grew up in , where he studied classical piano from a young age and became a self-taught and . The name SYML derives from the Welsh word for "simple," reflecting his minimalist yet evocative approach to music. Before launching SYML in 2016, Fennell gained recognition as the lead vocalist and songwriter for the band , with whom he toured internationally and released several albums in the 2000s. His transition to a solo career allowed for greater personal expression, particularly after discovering his Welsh heritage at age 18, which influenced later works exploring and . SYML's debut self-titled album arrived in 2019, featuring the breakout single "Where's My Love," which has amassed millions of streams and appeared in television series like Maxton Hall. Subsequent releases include the 2021 live album Sacred Spaces, recorded at St. Mark's Cathedral in ; the 2023 studio album The Day My Father Died, a poignant to his adoptive father's passing that delves into and ; and the 2024 album , which incorporates fuller band arrangements and orchestral elements. In 2025, SYML released Nobody Lives Here, continuing his exploration of vulnerability, alongside live projects like Paris Unplugged and LIVE AT HANGAR 30. Fennell's music has earned critical acclaim for its emotional depth, with performances at major venues and collaborations highlighting his evolution from band frontman to a prominent solo artist in the indie scene.

Biography

Early life

Brian Leseney Fennell, known professionally as Syml, was born on January 16, 1983, in Issaquah, Washington. He was adopted just three days after birth by American parents who raised him in the Seattle area, including suburbs like Issaquah and Mercer Island. His birth parents, who were second-generation Welsh immigrants aged 17 and 18 at the time, had not named him, and details about them remained limited due to the closed adoption. At age 18, Fennell accessed his adoption records and learned of his Welsh heritage, including a handwritten letter from his birth mother, which profoundly influenced his identity and artistic choices. This discovery led him to embrace elements of Welsh culture, such as adopting the stage name Syml, which translates to "simple" in Welsh, as a way to honor his roots. Fennell's adoptive parents, avid music enthusiasts though not professional musicians, fostered his early interest in by exposing him to a diverse range of recordings, including , , , , and , often playing and at home. They also took him to numerous concerts, nurturing his passion for music from a young age. At six years old, he began formal classical lessons, which he pursued diligently through high school, participating in competitions and performing at events like nursing home recitals. This foundational training in laid the groundwork for his later self-taught skills in production, programming, and guitar. After high school, Fennell attended , where he earned a in music education with an emphasis on percussion between 2003 and 2005. During his college years, he offered private lessons, further honing his musical while balancing his studies in percussion, which became a key focus of his academic training. This educational background equipped him with a strong technical foundation before transitioning into professional music pursuits.

Personal life

Brian Fennell, known professionally as SYML, is married and raising three children, whose ages were reported as 8, 6, and 1.5 in 2023. His family life, including time spent with his children exploring local nature spots like Lower Evans Creek Preserve, provides grounding amid his creative pursuits. Fennell resides in Sammamish, a suburb near , , where he has lived for at least the past six years as of 2023. He balances his schedule to prioritize family, limiting tours to two weeks to return home. In early 2021, Fennell's adoptive father, Dave—a longtime employee who had relocated from the East Coast and adopted two children—died of cancer. The loss deeply impacted Fennell emotionally, prompting intense during his father's final year in 2020, which he processed through as a therapeutic outlet. He has described finding "a ton of beauty in sadness and darkness," viewing the experience as enhancing his appreciation for joy and familial bonds. This tragedy inspired his 2023 album The Day My Father Died. In February 2024, Fennell launched FIN. Recordings, an imprint in collaboration with Nettwerk Music Group and Good Harbor Music, aimed at supporting undiscovered artists through equitable partnerships. This venture represents a personal milestone, reflecting his growth from lessons learned in his career and life, including reflections on heritage and .

Career

With Barcelona

Barcelona was formed in 2005 in , by Brian Fennell, initially as a project that expanded into a collaborative band. Fennell served as the , primary songwriter, , and , with the lineup later including Chris Bristol on guitar and vocals, and Rhett Stonelake on drums. The band's debut album, Absolutes, was released independently in September 2007 through Curb Appeal Records, establishing their sound as piano-driven with dramatic arrangements, plaintive vocals, and emotive lyrics that articulated abstract feelings. In 2008, Barcelona signed with , leading to a re-release of Absolutes in 2009 with four additional tracks and achieving placements in television shows like The Hills. Their sophomore effort, Not Quite Yours, arrived in 2012, marking an evolution toward synthesizer-infused while retaining melodic, passionate elements. Over the next several years, toured extensively across , often in a van and performing in clubs, which built a dedicated fanbase but also presented challenges like confined travel and the demands of . These experiences, spanning roughly a decade of ups and downs with bandmates who were close friends, honed Fennell's songwriting by emphasizing textural layers in arrangements and an emotive focus on personal and emotional themes. By around 2016, the band naturally shifted away from collective work, paving the way for Fennell's solo pursuits under the SYML moniker.

Solo career

In 2016, Brian Fennell launched his solo project under the moniker SYML, debuting with the EP Hurt for Me on November 18 via Music Group. The release marked his transition from band work to independent artistry, featuring introspective tracks that established his signature atmospheric sound blending electronic and orchestral elements. SYML's self-titled debut studio album arrived on May 3, 2019, also through , showcasing a fuller exploration of vulnerability and loss. The standout single "Where’s My Love," originally from the 2016 EP, achieved 2× Platinum certification by the RIAA as of 2025 and charted for 20 weeks on Billboard's Hot Rock Songs chart, propelled by its use in the TV series . The album's success highlighted SYML's growing international presence, with the track earning additional gold and platinum certifications across multiple countries. In 2021, SYML released the live album Sacred Spaces, recorded at St. Mark's Cathedral in . Building on this momentum, SYML released his second studio album, The Day My Father Died, on February 3, 2023, produced by in . The 15-track record delves deeply into themes of and familial bonds, drawing from personal experiences of loss, and features collaborations with artists like and of . That same year, SYML contributed vocals and production to "Paris, Texas," a track on Lana Del Rey's album Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, released on March 24 via Interscope and . The collaboration underscored SYML's versatility in blending his ethereal style with Del Rey's cinematic storytelling. In 2024, SYML released the EP on November 1 via FIN. Recordings, incorporating fuller band arrangements and orchestral elements across six tracks. On March 21, 2025, SYML released the single "The White Light of the Morning" as a lead-in to his third studio , Nobody Lives Here, which followed on April 4 via FIN. Recordings. The , comprising 11 tracks, centers on themes of release and impermanence, reflecting a meditative evolution in SYML's songwriting. Later that year, on September 26, SYML issued Paris Unplugged, a live and accompanying captured at Le Consulat in , capturing intimate acoustic performances that emphasize his emotive delivery in a stripped-down setting. Throughout his solo career, SYML has amassed multi-platinum sales globally, with "Where’s My Love" exceeding 1 billion streams and earning certifications in over 10 countries. Notable live milestones include resonant performances at Seattle's St. Mark's Cathedral, such as the 2021 Sacred Spaces recording and subsequent shows, which have become hallmarks of his immersive, venue-specific presentations. These achievements have solidified SYML's reputation as a poignant voice in and music.

Discography

Studio albums

SYML's eponymous debut studio album, SYML, was released on May 3, 2019, through Music Group. The 12-track record, recorded entirely at home by the artist, blends dream-pop, synth-rock, and elements in a minimalist style, emphasizing emotional depth and cathartic uplift. Key tracks include the multi-platinum single "Where’s My Love" and "Clean Eyes," which explore themes of love, loss, and hope through introspective lyrics and textural soundscapes. His second studio album, The Day My Father Died, arrived on February 3, 2023, also via Music Group. Comprising 15 tracks and co-produced by SYML and —a Seattle-based producer known for work with and —the album delves into and following the 2021 death of SYML's adoptive father from cancer. It transforms personal sorrow into themes of interpersonal connection, chosen kinship, and finding beauty in sadness, with raw, warm arrangements that balance heartache and love. Standout songs like the title track and "Howling" (featuring ) highlight this emotional journey. SYML's third studio album, , was released on November 1, 2024, via Music Group. The 11-track features six new songs on Side A, inspired by the doom and wonder of the expanding and the of human existence, paired with five previously unreleased older tracks on Side B, incorporating fuller arrangements and orchestral elements. SYML's fourth studio album, Nobody Lives Here, was issued on April 4, 2025, under FIN. Recordings in partnership with Music Group. The self-written, self-recorded, and self-produced 11-track effort addresses personal growth, release, and the impermanence of life, drawing from experiences of fatherhood, change, and post-grief reflection. With sparse, cinematic , it weaves universal motifs of love, loss, acceptance, and presence, as in the single "The White Light of the Morning" and the closing .

Live albums

Syml released his debut live album, Sacred Spaces, on November 19, 2021, through Music Group. Recorded entirely at St. Mark's Cathedral in during the height of the , the album captures intimate acoustic performances of reimagined tracks from his earlier work, emphasizing raw emotional depth in a reverberant sacred space. In 2024, Syml followed with LIVE AT HANGAR 30, an intimate live EP released on June 28 via FIN. Recordings under exclusive license to . The seven-track recording, directed as a by Grant James, was captured at 30 in a stripped-down setting between tours, showcasing vulnerable renditions of songs like "I Was Stone" and "Oblivion" with minimal production to highlight the band's chemistry. Syml's most recent live release, Paris Unplugged, arrived on September 26, 2025, distributed by . Recordings and . Filmed earlier that year at the intimate venue Le Consulat in , the album and accompanying concert film present unplugged versions of recent material, blending orchestral elements with acoustic arrangements to evoke the city's romantic ambiance during an ongoing European tour.

EPs

Syml's extended plays have served as pivotal releases in his solo career, offering spaces for intimate experimentation, thematic depth, and sonic evolution amid transitions between full-length albums. These EPs highlight his shift from band dynamics to personal artistry, often exploring vulnerability, loss, and introspection through minimalist production and evocative soundscapes. The debut solo EP, Hurt for Me, was self-released on September 9, 2016, signifying Syml's departure from his work with the band and the establishment of his individual voice. Comprising four tracks—including the title song "Hurt for Me," an alternate version of "Where's My Love," "Better," and "Leave Like That" featuring —the EP introduced Syml's signature blend of and emotional lyricism, garnering early attention for its raw, confessional tone. Ancient Call, released on July 30, 2021, via Nettwerk Music Group, functions as a remix-focused EP that delves into collaborative reinterpretations of Syml's earlier material, emphasizing thematic layers of longing and renewal. Featuring six tracks such as "ancient call" with Slumberville, "the war," and remixes of "Clean Eyes," "Girl," "Wildfire," and the self-titled album track, it showcases electronic and ambient expansions, bridging Syml's acoustic roots with broader production explorations post his 2019 debut album. In 2021, Dim emerged as an atmospheric EP on , positioned between Syml's debut album and his 2023 release The Day My Father Died, allowing for a focused on and fragility. The five-track collection, including "Stay Close," "Black Teeth," "True," "Yes and Know," and the titular "Dim," employs piano-driven electronics to evoke vulnerability and loss, marking a transitional phase in Syml's evolving sound palette. How I Got Home, issued on December 1, 2023, through (in association with .), represents a reflective, EP tied to themes of personal journey and emotional reconciliation following Syml's exploration of familial loss in prior works. This wordless five-track set—featuring "Sentimental," "," "Breathtaker," "," and "How I Got Home"—prioritizes ambient piano and subtle orchestration, providing a contemplative to his mid-career without vocal narratives.

Singles

Syml's breakout single, "Where’s My Love," originally released in 2016 and reissued in 2019, achieved certification in multiple territories and spent 20 weeks on the Hot Rock Songs chart. The track, known for its haunting piano and emotive vocals, marked a pivotal moment in his solo trajectory, garnering widespread streaming success with over 350 million combined plays across platforms. "Clean Eyes," released in 2018 as a precursor to his self-titled debut album, exemplifies Syml's blend of sensibilities with introspective lyricism, earning praise for its anthemic structure and emotional depth. The single, accompanied by a visually striking , highlighted his production skills and contributed to building anticipation for the full-length release. In 2020, Syml issued "Chariot" as a standalone single, showcasing his signature emotional ballad style through sparse instrumentation and vulnerable themes of loss and resilience. Though later included on his 2023 album The Day My Father Died, its initial release underscored his ability to craft intimate, piano-driven narratives outside traditional album cycles. "The White Light of the Morning," unveiled on March 25, 2025, served as the lead single for Syml's album Nobody Lives Here, delivering a poignant exploration of grief and renewal with orchestral swells and raw vocal delivery. The track, written by Brian Fennell during a period of personal reflection, quickly resonated with fans for its cathartic intensity and became a cornerstone of the album's promotional campaign. Syml also made a notable on Lana Del Rey's 2023 track "," where he co-wrote the music based on his 2020 instrumental piece "I Wanted to Leave" and provided featured and backing vocals. The collaboration, from Del Rey's Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, blended their ethereal styles and introduced Syml's sound to a broader audience through her established fanbase.

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