Having a chat, and finding the story.
Behind the Scenes
While creating a short documentary with singer and songwriter Bryony Purdue and seeing her make her new album in the recording studio, we had pleasure of sitting down with Bryony to have a conversation, which was part of building the story around a documentary we’ve produced, giving a behind-the-scenes look at her time in the recording studio as she created her debut album, Dripfeed. But as with anything involving Bryony, it quickly became something warmer, richer, and full of heart.
For us at Blast & Aftermath, this project has been a long journey. Our Creative Director, Matt, first met Bryony years ago on the London cabaret scene, where he was already carving out a name for himself creating promos for performers and venues, and Bryony was hosting and singing at a show. That meeting sparked a friendship and a creative partnership, two minds that always love to think outside of the box and push what people might think is the thing ‘that’s done’.
We have worked closely with Bryony on her visual world, from shaping her brand to designing her vinyl cover and filming her music videos. There’s a deep level of trust there, and we hope it shows. When you’ve known someone long enough to see their ideas evolve from early thoughts into fully realised work, the collaboration becomes instinctive. That’s something we were keen to capture in the documentary, and it came through beautifully during the interview.
The sit-down itself felt special because of when it happened. Bryony was right on the cusp of finishing Dripfeed and releasing it to the world. There was a tangible buzz in the air, that mix of excitement, nerves, pride, and anticipation that only comes just before something deeply personal goes public. This is an album Bryony has poured herself into, emotionally and creatively. Hearing her talk about the process, the moments of doubt, the breakthroughs in the studio, and the quiet victories along the way reminded us just how much work sits behind an “overnight success”.
What struck us most was how grounded Bryony remains. Despite everything she’s achieving, there’s still that same warmth, humour, and openness that made people gravitate towards her all these years. She’s the kind of person who instantly lifts a room, whether she’s performing live or simply talking about her craft. A force to be reckoned with, absolutely, but also someone who makes everyone around her feel seen and welcome.
Watching Bryony grow as an artist has been a genuine joy for us. Seeing her step into this new chapter, releasing her debut album and owning her sound, feels incredibly special. We’re proud to have been there to document this moment in time, just before the world presses play on Dripfeed and discovers what we’ve known for years.
While creating a short documentary with singer and songwriter Bryony Purdue and seeing her make her new album in the recording studio, we had pleasure of sitting down with Bryony to have a conversation, which was part of building the story around a documentary we’ve produced, giving a behind-the-scenes look at her time in the recording studio as she created her debut album, Dripfeed. But as with anything involving Bryony, it quickly became something warmer, richer, and full of heart.
For us at Blast & Aftermath, this project has been a long journey. Our Creative Director, Matt, first met Bryony years ago on the London cabaret scene, where he was already carving out a name for himself creating promos for performers and venues, and Bryony was hosting and singing at a show. That meeting sparked a friendship and a creative partnership, two minds that always love to think outside of the box and push what people might think is the thing ‘that’s done’.
We have worked closely with Bryony on her visual world, from shaping her brand to designing her vinyl cover and filming her music videos. There’s a deep level of trust there, and we hope it shows. When you’ve known someone long enough to see their ideas evolve from early thoughts into fully realised work, the collaboration becomes instinctive. That’s something we were keen to capture in the documentary, and it came through beautifully during the interview.
The sit-down itself felt special because of when it happened. Bryony was right on the cusp of finishing Dripfeed and releasing it to the world. There was a tangible buzz in the air, that mix of excitement, nerves, pride, and anticipation that only comes just before something deeply personal goes public. This is an album Bryony has poured herself into, emotionally and creatively. Hearing her talk about the process, the moments of doubt, the breakthroughs in the studio, and the quiet victories along the way reminded us just how much work sits behind an “overnight success”.
What struck us most was how grounded Bryony remains. Despite everything she’s achieving, there’s still that same warmth, humour, and openness that made people gravitate towards her all these years. She’s the kind of person who instantly lifts a room, whether she’s performing live or simply talking about her craft. A force to be reckoned with, absolutely, but also someone who makes everyone around her feel seen and welcome.
Watching Bryony grow as an artist has been a genuine joy for us. Seeing her step into this new chapter, releasing her debut album and owning her sound, feels incredibly special. We’re proud to have been there to document this moment in time, just before the world presses play on Dripfeed and discovers what we’ve known for years.