Brevin Kim, the talented duo formed by brothers Cal and Bren Paulhus, have unveiled their stunning new album "High School Football". This impressive body of work signifies a fresh chapter of purpose and self-assurance for the talented siblings as they pave their distinct musical path.
"High School Football" delves into the themes explored in the album's singles, reflecting on the brothers' complicated relationship with their hometown. They describe the album as “a mental brawl" and "a batch of mixed feelings," emphasizing that this is their most authentic and transparent work to date. The duo aimed to strike a balance between acknowledging the impact of their upbringing in small-town Massachusetts and pushing back against some of the ideologies they grew up with, recognizing that their roots remain a part of who they are.
Collaborating with Undine Markus on creative direction, Brevin Kim has also launched an incredible visual project accompanying the album, which can be viewed at the end of this article. The title "High School Football" emerged as a way to capture the essence of their hometown, representing both what they identify with and what they object to. The album sees Brevin Kim furthering their unique vision, existing in the spaces between genres, drawing inspiration from artists such as Dijon, Paris Texas, and Novo Amor.
Through this ambitious era of visual and sonic storytelling, Brevin Kim hopes to encapsulate the duality of their relationship with their hometown, where moving away has allowed them to scrutinize and shed ingrained ideologies while embracing the ways in which their formative years continue to shape them. With an impressive list of previous collaborators and a dedicated underground following, "High School Football" showcases Brevin Kim's ability to create borderless and undefined music while reflecting on their past and setting the tone for their future. This album solidifies their place as artists who are not a version of anything, other than themselves.
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