Brijs returns with a motivational and explosive new single, Velvet Ditch, off his upcoming debut album, Glitra.

After a short break, the new decade finds the alternative rock singer and songwriter determinedly returning  with the second of six singles due to be released this year, leading up to his debut album release date. Leaving the catchy psychedelic pop synths behind, Brijs picks up his electric guitar to create something charismatically electrifying that is Velvet Ditch.

The vibrant Rob Brinkmann-produced track follows the singer’s personal storytelling of his life’s turning point as he recognises “the moment when you become so comfortable you stop moving”. Fuelled by throbbing rhythmic drum beats and commanding vocals that urge you to ‘Get out before it eats you whole’, Velvet Ditch is a purposeful track we could all relate to on different levels.

To get a closer glimpse of the story behind the track, have a read below of what Brijs said:

The first verse is a nod to my friend Harry and his older brother Jack, the drummer from Warmduscher. Harry had told me about the phrase ‘velvet ditch’ during a rant about him feeling trapped in our hometown. At that time his brother was touring all over the place, seeing the world, whilst Harry was still living at home trying to save money for his version of an exit.

Ironically for me it was returning to my hometown that was the escape. My velvet ditch was life in London before writing the album – I was working flat out as a salaried composer in Soho and if I wasn’t working late, I was at an industry event or party. The money was good but I was starting to feel washed out, stagnant and like I’d lost sight of why I wanted to make music. So I was already looking for an escape when a property guardianship of this crumbling old house came up for £300 a month… A huge place, massive windows, over-grown garden, terraces covered in wisteria. I could write and record there for next to nothing. It was like a light on the horizon – I decided to pursue it.

‘Velvet Ditch’ is about recognising the moment when you become so comfortable you stop moving. A safe job, a stale relationship, living rent free at your parents home – the point is it takes a different shape depending on the person.