Psychedelic electronica/jazz/ambient musician Proud Creature the solo moniker of pianist and producer, Todd Brozman released his first track Major Trouble from the upcoming EP entitled Opening Creature. Presenting ethereal and otherworldly compositions informed by jazz, ambient, electronica and psychedelic music. Expect fluidity, tension, otherworldly mystique and serious groove as this seasoned creator seamlessly merge genres, the underlying experience becoming of paramount importance.

Todd Brozman is a multi-instrumentalist and music producer with roots in piano. He started playing piano at age 6 after convincing his mother to buy him a little demo Casio at an electronics store. He has always had a natural improvisational approach and his musical background is inspired in part by his father's multi-genre 60's and 70's record collection.

The new 5-track EP release Opening Creature leans into a sense of surrealism and should appeal to experimental ambient artists such as Oneohtrix Point Never and Future Sounds of London. This EP was produced entirely in my small studio where I recorded piano, synths, percussion, and various other instruments. Most of the instrumental parts were improvised which adds to the live and jazz-influenced sound of the music. I also incorporated a lot of field recordings and found sounds that give the music a certain spatial dimension and amplify the thematic tone of the album.

Opening Creature EP reflects travels and explorations I've had over the past few years. I'm trying to capture the headspace that opens up when we venture out of our default mindset and into something broader and more abstract. For me, these spaces have been explored through travel, dreams, nature, and spiritual exploration. Musically, there's lots of improvisation with eclectic instrumentation and non-traditional production techniques along with layerings of field recordings from travel, nature and religious prayer. Together, this creates an ethereal and otherworldly tone that underscores the broader themes of the album. As a whole, I am striving for something that feels alive, expansive, mysterious and alluring.
Over the past few years, I have gotten to create some great music with other artists. Now more than ever, I am inspired to release more music as a sole producer and instrumentalist. I hope you enjoy my first album as a solo artist.

Opening Creature EP is set to be released on Monday, March 16th, all five tracks showcase Proud Creatures talent within different realms of music. Be sure to grab your own copy!