Brynn Hulls Unveils Captivating New Single "Skies In January" and Connects with Fans About the Creative Journey
- STAFF
- Jul 17
- 8 min read
By: Staff
"Skies In January” showcases Brynn Hulls’ raw talent and visionary artistry, setting the stage for a groundbreaking career.
Get ready to meet the artist who's quietly taking the indie scene by storm. Brynn Hulls is about to release her highly anticipated debut single, Skies In January, on July 4th, 2025, and it’s already stirring up whispers of something truly unique. With a sound that blends unexpected rhythms, introspective lyrics, and a touch of haunting ambience, this track is more than just a song; it’s an experience.
Drawing inspiration from a provocative film and melding genres like electro and bossa, Skies In January hints at a vision that’s as compelling as it is fresh.
Before you dive into the music, we talked with Brynn Hulls herself, where she opens up about the inspiration behind the song, her creative process, and what drives her as an artist.
Read on for a glimpse into the world of this rising star and what’s next for her exciting journey.
Here’s how it went:
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Hello Brynn Hulls, we’re thrilled to have you here for this interview! We've had an amazing time exploring your music and diving into your creative journey. Now, we’re even more intrigued to get a deeper look into both your brand and your personal and professional inspirations.
Q. For the fans meeting you for the first time, is Brynn Hulls your given name or a stage name? What inspired you to choose that for your artist persona?
A. Brynn Hulls is my given first and last name, My mum actually named me after her father who was also a singer which is one of those weird coincidences in life. I love having an androgenous name and I can't imagine using any other alias for my music, honestly because I just feel my given name expresses who I am perfectly and its quite unique, so thanks mum for not choosing a boring name.
Q. As a teaser description, what would you tell someone about this song to intrigue them about its meaning and get them interested in listening to it?
A. Skies In January is the product of if Sade's 'Smooth Operator' and Frank Ocean's 'Super Rich Kids' had a baby.
Q. We loved the beautiful, soft and sultry vocals, and your cadence was incredibly rhythmic in a way that your voice really takes the attention of the whole performance, which to us was a terrific experience. When did you discover your voice, and what was the turning point in your life that converted you from singing in the mirror to singing in professional recording settings?
A. I love that my voice is something that always stands out in my recordings, It's definitely the thing that matters most to me so it's standing out is probably the product of a slight production bias since I'm producing it myself haha! According to my family I have been singing since I could talk, but I actually have had a complicated journey with performing. For a lot of years I struggled with stage anxiety and perfectionism that really slowed down my growth. I had to do a lot of work internally and relied heavily on having great mentors (I still do to be honest we are students for life) But now I love performing and I'd almost describe myself as an adrenaline junkie because if I'm not nervous then I'm really bored.
Q. Your debut single, "Skies In January," draws inspiration from the 2023 film Saltburn. What elements of the film resonated with you the most, and how did they translate into the themes of the song?
A. I have a huge love of film scores, It's something I was really passionate about when I was studying at University. So something I loved about Saltburn was how perfectly the music situated you within the story and the lives of these young privileged people that the story explores. It felt like music that the characters would 1000% be listening to. Immediately after it ended, I just felt really creative and I just had to write something that also felt like it lived in that world. To me, Skies In January feels more like an omniscient narrator than a part of the story.
Q. The track blends a bossa rhythm with electro and dream pop. Can you walk us through how this unique fusion came about and how you decided it would complement the song's themes?
A. Honestly, this fusion feels kind of accidental to me. The song started with the piano melody which felt a little latin, and I just wanted to expand on that in a modern way. which is where the percussive electro beat came in. I feel like the result has ended up being a very genre bent song that somehow just works really well. There's also something a bit mysterious and sexy about a bossa beat and that felt like the right backdrop to situate the lyrical context of the song.
Q. You mentioned the whistle sample in the song, which you crafted yourself. What was the process like for creating this eerie yet captivating sound, and why did it feel essential to the track’s overall vibe?
A. This came about in a bit of a weird way, when I was playing back the song during production, I thought to myself how I wished I could find a sound that was floaty and cascading but ominous, and I was whistling what I imagined the sound would be like, and then I just realised I was making the exact sound I needed so I recorded it and added some audio effects and it was exactly what I was looking for.
Q. "Skies In January" offers dense lyrical content that encourages deep thinking. As an artist, do you hope your audience reflects on the deeper meaning of your music, or is the balance of catchy rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics an intentional way to make the song accessible to a wider range of listeners?
A. I definitely always hope people reflect on the deeper meaning of my music but also just music in general or poetry or anything they read. To me this is really important, I feel like my moral complex and personality has definitely been shaped by literature throughout my life whether that be in a musical context or not. Words are so impactful, my dream is that the things I write can change someone or, make someone feel something then I will have done my job. However something I know about people is we all listen to music in a different way, some people are drawn to lyrics, some people might be more drawn to the guitar part, or the beat or any other aspect. So you should aim to express yourself very intentionally through every instrument not just the lyrics.
Q. You self-produced, wrote, and recorded the track at Sawtooth Studios. Can you describe your creative process in the studio, and what aspect of recording was the most fulfilling for you as an emerging artist?
A. I like to leave a lot of things open for myself to be intuitive, often when I'm in the studio I think of something new melodically to add, so I try not to overplan for the studio. I think the most fulfilling aspect of recording is actually editing the vocals, Its very tedious but really satisfying and exciting when you start to hear the song really come to life.
Q. How does it feel to have all these titles and perform on a song? Is it more pressure or do you have other feelings when having all these roles in the process?
A. It definitely can be more pressure, or maybe its just more vulnerable because when you put it out there its literally just all you. Having all these different roles can be very challenging but it has also taught me that I can completely rely on myself and I don't need gratification or someone else's opinions to create. There are definitely a lot of positives to being an independent artist but I definitely look forward to finding the right team of people one day.
Q. After sharing a snippet of the song on Instagram Reels, the response was overwhelming, with over 100k views and a dramatic spike in followers. How did that moment feel for you, and what does this early reception mean for your career moving forward?
A. That was a really cool experience, I put a lot of effort into creating a visual world around this song so I couldnt be happier that people loved the video. I guess we can never be too sure what this means for my music moving forward but I think its a good sign that Im slowly finding my audience.
Q. Do you have a favorite song from your early years of listening to your favorite bands—one of your favorite artists you'd love to cover in the studio because it still feels deeply connected to who you are today?
A. I am just obsessed with Jeff Buckley, his songwriting is the closest thing to heaven, Its so raw you feel like you know him. I would sing anything from 'Grace', but I do also really love 'Opened Once' from his album Sketches for my Sweetheart The Drunk.
Q. Many artists hit a few walls along the way. Have there been times you questioned continuing with music? What helped you stay committed to your path?
A. Having patience with myself to get better at production was definitely a hurdle for me, I've always felt like I only have a certain amount of time or that I'm in a real hurry. So It just felt so beyond me that I wasn't sure it was ever going to happen. But I'm glad now I took the time to learn. I can definitely say though that no level of criticism or outward opinion has ever really discouraged me.
Q. What are your top 3 wish-list venues to perform at?
A. There so many really cool music venues in Sydney like The Enmore, I'd love to do show in Melbourne some day at the Forum cause its so beautiful, And lets throw a stadium in there for good measure Im thinking Wembley haha!
Q. Outside of music, who or what has had the biggest influence on your personal growth or artistic perspective?
A. Definitely my friends, all of my friends are also musicians and creatives and its really comforting to be surrounded by people who understand you and support you and also inspire you to be better. Im very blessed to have always had a very supportive family and partner of almost five years who literally breaks his back to make sure I'm happy, just surrounded by very beautiful people.
Q. What do you want people to remember most about you after hearing this song and reading this interview?
A. Hopefully after hearing this song and reading this interview, people want to stick around but I have a lot more left to do and say!
Q. And finally, what’s next? Can you give us the inside scoop on your upcoming projects, and what should fans be excited about? We'd love to be the first to share the news!
A. This song is just the first of a string of singles that I'm going to be releasing this year, my next single will be out very soon, dont tell anyone but its called 'My Nature' and I cant wait for you to hear it. There could also be a live show on the cards for 2025, probably not at Wembley but I'm sure it will be somewhere cool dont worry.
Brynn Hulls, thank you so much, we appreciate you taking the time to talk to us!
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We’re happy to have shared Brynn Hulls’s exciting journey with you and uncovered such inspiring insights about their creative process.
