SYML is the solo venture of artist Brian Fennell. With over one billion lifetime streams, SYML—Welsh for “simple”—makes music that taps into the instincts that drive us to places of sanctuary, whether that be a place or a person. Born and raised in Seattle, Fennell studied piano and became a self-taught producer, programmer, and guitarist. Says Fennell, “Somewhere inside of me is a desert. These places are uninhabitable for most living things, but those who survive are badass. Oblivion is that survivor. I found this guitar strumming pattern while finding myself in a spaghetti western. As the storyline of Oblivion progressed, sweeping string melodies emerged, inspired by Morricone, but also with 808s. The bare moments are dusty and stark, while the big moments are ambitious and almost an assault.”