SYML -Nobody Lives Here Tour 2025-2026

SYML is the solo project of Seattle-based artist Brian Fennell. His moniker is the Welsh word for “simple” — true to its meaning, Fennell crafts music that speaks directly to our instincts, guiding us toward our safe places.

SYML released his self-titled debut album in 2019. The record featured multi-platinum hits like “Where’s My Love” and the fan-favorite “Girl.” His second album, The Day My Father Died (2023), was recorded at Studio X with renowned producer Phil Ek and includes collaborations with Guy Garvey of Elbow, Lucius, Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek, and Charlotte Lawrence. SYML’s music has become the soundtrack to countless films and TV shows, and was notably sampled by Lana Del Rey on her 2023 GRAMMY-nominated album track “Paris, TX.”

SYML’s latest upcoming album, Nobody Lives Here, arrives on April 4, 2025. Preview singles “Careful” and “How It Was It Will Never Be Again” herald its release. Written, recorded, and produced by Fennell alongside longtime collaborator Brian Eichelberger, the record channels a profound understanding of life’s fleeting nature and the contradictions woven into everyday existence. It confronts the acceptance of loss — accompanied by melody, lyrics, guitar riffs, or cello swells. As an artist, Fennell pushes boundaries, embracing both “gutting himself open” and “being gutted.” “If darkness inspires goodness, then it’s good to be honest about it,” he says. With over four billion streams and multi-platinum status, Fennell faces grief, loss, mortality, and the passage of time head-on — unflinchingly, and with striking harmony.