There is a certain kind of artist who is not chasing noise, hype, or spectacle, but instead is searching for silence, warmth, and the quiet places where emotion can breathe. Exeter-based musician Mr Briggs belongs firmly to that lineage. After years performing in rock and indie bands, he steps into a deeply personal new chapter with “Ruby’s Songs”, a reflective and quietly powerful single that marks the beginning of his evolving solo catalogue.
Raised artistically between live-band energy and a lifelong admiration for atmosphere-driven creators, Briggs cites Brian Eno, Eluvium, and Godspeed You Black Emperor as central influences. Their fingerprints are present, not through imitation, but through the emotional openness and cinematic stillness that define his new work. Where his past musical life relied on volume and urgency, this release embraces restraint. His intention is clear: to make music that feels like a room you enter, rather than a room you try to fill.
Recorded in his Devon studio, a space he shares with his wife, a visual artist, “Ruby’s Songs” is shaped by the environment as much as the gear. Instead of chasing pristine takes, Briggs leaned toward imperfection. The single features gently swaying guitars, spacious lo-fi textures, and one recurring character: a rickety, damaged piano whose soft instability became the heart of the project. Its creaks, uneven tone, and fragile personality help define the track’s homely character.
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| Mr Briggs Finds Solace, Memory, and Meaning in “Ruby’s Songs”, Blending Lofi Intimacy with the Spirit of Devon |
Experimentation played a significant role. Briggs explored alternative guitar tunings and tested a wide range of keyboards, ultimately returning to the warm, gritty timbres that feel lived-in and honest. The result is a recording that is less about technical polish and more about emotional clarity. The sound is intimate without being precious, melancholic without being bleak.
“Ruby’s Songs” leans into tenderness, loss, memory, and gratitude. Briggs describes the project as “quiet, lo-fi piano and guitar written with love and sadness in mind,” a sentiment that captures both its vulnerability and its strength. His guiding motto, “Give in to kindness, embrace the rain,” reflects an artist prioritizing humanity over performance.
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| Mr Briggs Finds Solace, Memory, and Meaning in “Ruby’s Songs”, Blending Lofi Intimacy with the Spirit of Devon |
“Ruby’s Songs” serves as an introduction not just to a single release, but to an unfolding creative era. Briggs has extensive solo material planned, each piece expanding on this thoughtful, introspective palette. It is music built to last, not trend; a body of work that welcomes you back again and again, offering something softer, deeper, and profoundly human every time.