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Lounge Music: Brevyn - Seahorses (2021)



76 / 100
A solid, immersive downtempo or chillwave/vaporwave release with aquatic charm, though not without minor weaknesses.
Electronic music and its branches are fairly new to me, as I’m not particularly fond of energetic drum beats, though I once fell in love with Owl City. However, the arrival of vaporwave and its relatives drew my interest to explore further, mainly because of their ambient elements. The same goes for Brevyn’s loungey downtempo/chillwave offering, Seahorses, released in September 2021.

Seahorses is Brevyn’s second archival album, a collection of tracks composed between July and December 2016, inspired by Spancer Nilsen (Ecco the Dolphin) and Eric Vann (Water World). Based on its title, cover art, and inspirations, Seahorses delivers a strong aquatic theme infused with vaporwave aesthetics, leaving me uncertain about the album’s precise genre. It's because downtempo and vaporwave indeed share many components, like ambient textures, synthesizers, and slowed-down electronic beats.

Brevyn provides melodies that can lull the listener, paired with somewhat mediocre house-like drum patterns, though they feel tighter and more driving in “Mouthbrooder.” By contrast, “Blue Whale” closes the record with no drums at all. A modern touch also appears in “In Our Submarine.” Brevyn mentioned the repetition of melodic riffs in three tracks, though I couldn’t quite pinpoint them, as I was listening in a tired state, more hypnotized by the music’s sleep-inducing flow than its details. Still, I suspect the repetitions lie in “Manatee,” “A Wandering School,” and “Sand Dollar.” Beyond the ten main songs, a bonus track, “Lullaby for Sad Porpoise,” mimics dolphin sounds and carries a retro, old-school game vibe.

Overall, Seahorses succeeds in evoking leisurely, relaxing moods reminiscent of lounge music often tied to beaches, pools, and similar imagery while also tapping into vaporwave aesthetics. Recommended for fans of downtempo, vaporwave, chillwave, and organic house.
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