VANCOUVER, CANADA — Vancouver-based singer-songwriter and film composer Pennan Brae has officially launched his latest seven-song studio collection, Studio. Released on June 25th, 2026, the album serves as a dynamic companion piece to his 2025 record Paint.
Drawing heavy inspiration from the golden eras of 1970s and 1980s rock and roll, Studio flows seamlessly across diverse sonic landscapes. The record kicks off with the David Bowie-influenced alternative rock lead single, “Scratch,” pivots into the Rolling Stones-flavored tracks “Deja Vu” and “Hig & Jig,” and ultimately concludes with an 80s pop-dance mix of “It Ain’t Perfect But It’s Free”.
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The album’s signature sonic fingerprint comes from the tactile combination of a 1960s Hammond Organ run through a vintage Leslie Cabinet Speaker and a Fender Mustang guitar.
Recorded at Vancouver’s Blue Light Studio alongside producer Kaj Falch-Nielsen, Studio features a powerhouse lineup of contributors. Most notably, legendary drummer Steve Ferrone—renowned for his work with Tom Petty and Eric Clapton—anchors six of the album’s tracks with exquisite percussion.
“Pennan first saw Steve playing in Eric Clapton’s ’21 Nights’ performances at the Royal Albert Hall. It was an honour to have him play on the record,” notes the production team.
The rich instrumentation is further rounded out by Alison Jenkins’ creative vocal harmonies, Kaj Falch-Nielsen on bass, and Cameron Wilson on violin. Visually, the release maintains continuity with Paint, featuring striking cover artwork by Nathan Gowsell that highlights vintage Vancouver neon signs.
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