Brodie Milner Shares New Single ‘An Open Letter’
British singer and songwriter Brodie Milner has just shared his brand new single An Open Letter, a captivating indie-pop song.
I am really enjoying Brodie Milner's distinctive vocals and how they are nicely backed by a warm production which creates the perfect atmosphere for his storytelling to soar. An Open Letter's themes are centralised around political and social anxieties, following the story of Cassandra, a figure from Greek mythology whose prophecies were never believed. Each line is a form of consolation, imploring the listener to find solace and hope in especially divisive times.
This socio/political commentary is wrapped around a memorable indie-pop/rock production packed with gorgeous guitar riffs that are seamlessly intertwined with steady percussion and cool synths. The song has also a comforting touch as it urges the listeners to focus on what they control. I am particularly fond of the burst of energy in the bridge with the soaring guitars and punchy drums which enhances the emotion of his storytelling. I find that An Open Letter is a great song for a long drive or introspective moments home alone and you can check it out below!
Speaking about the song, Brodie Milner said,
Although the song is rooted in mythology, it’s actually a comment on recent socio/political events. It was initially inspired by a friend’s poem that began with the line ‘I feel like Cassandra.’ When I asked her about it, she told me that her predictions about the pandemic and current political system often came true, even though she was told by many that she was just overly anxious. She then told me that she felt burdened with the task of trying to fix things by convincing people otherwise, just like the mythological character. I came to realise that this feeling was shared by many, and wanted to write a letter of consolation to everyone who was suffering with the same anxieties. The lyrics are based on Stoic principles, urging people to focus on what they can control, rather than trying to change what’s out of their hands. Because, at a time where government advice has not been in accordance with scientific fact, where political incompetence has caused the deaths of over 100,000 people, and where social division feels at its most violent, many of us are just like Cassandra trying to stop the fall of Troy.