Apr 1
2009
Brett Borovic
posted by Hal5000 3 Comments
The son of an auto mechanic and a librarian, Brett, was born a fraternal twin and raised in a typical midwest american suburb. Despite the fiery hardships of catholic school, and a mother’s insatiable, year round appetite for Christmas music, Brett’s sense of self became forged, be it slightly maladjusted.
As another bombastic “Jingle Bell” chorus permeated the house, young Brett stumbled upon a pair of headphones and began his journey. His early influences ranged from bob dylan to bob marley, from johnny cash to david bowie, a diverse canon which he would add to his arsenal of stylistic references.
Years of study at the Cleveland Institute of Art helped solidify his own artistic sensibilities, further fueling his unique approach to songwriting and musical arrangements.
His songs explore a variety of themes, with ideas drawn from popular mass american culture, such as advertising, celebrity, television, mortality, fear and fast food. The lyrics, at times sardonic and self deprecating, are often delivered with an upbeat phrasing, a method that Brett seems to employ with relish.
The songs are fleshed out by playful arrangements that combine conventions of various musical styles – from guitar rock to electronica, new wave pop to reggae, blues to country – resulting in a quirky sound that is both unique, yet familiar.
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