Dominic Breen - Blue Volume - Vinyl LP

On Blue Volume, Dominic Breen leans into restraint and comes out sounding quietly assured. The album doesn’t chase moments; it builds them patiently, letting space and tone do as much work as melody and lyric. There’s a hushed confidence across the record, the sense of an artist comfortable enough to let songs unfold at their own pace rather than forcing a climax.

Breen’s songwriting here is intimate without feeling insular. His voice sits close to the listener, carrying a conversational warmth that makes even the album’s most melancholic turns feel grounding rather than heavy. Guitars drift, rhythms pulse softly, and the arrangements leave room for reflection—inviting you to lean in instead of turning it up.

What makes Blue Volume resonate is its cohesion. Played front to back, it feels less like a collection of tracks and more like a single emotional arc, each song informing the next. It’s an album that rewards attention, revealing its depth over repeat listens rather than demanding it immediately.

In a landscape dominated by speed and saturation, Blue Volume is a reminder of the power of understatement. Dominic Breen isn’t trying to reinvent the form—he’s refining it, trusting that honesty and patience still have a place. They do, and on this record, they sound quietly essential.

If you like Elliott Smith, Augie March, Sufjan Stevens or The Smiths, this one is for you.

Mixed by Tim Fitz 
Mastered by Matthew Neighbour