Drab Habit is a Dublin-born, London-based composer and musician. His instrumental compositions span alternative post-rock, contemporary classical, and electronica. He is also one half of the alternative folk duo, Ah, Lucidity.
A self-taught guitarist at heart, Drab Habit’s early musical interests were firmly rooted in the Seattle grunge scene, with a sprinkling of 60s & 70s classic rock: Pearl Jam, Soundgarden & Stone Temple Pilots meet Hendrix & Led Zep. Over time, his involvement in various projects broadened his tastes and led him to explore more diverse recording and production techniques.
His first forays into self-production were heavily guitar-based arrangements, recorded on a trusty Boss BR900 8-track recorder, which he still refuses to part with. Nowadays, while a Gibson Les Paul and an Epiphone Sheraton II still take pride of place in his home studio, synths, brass, and strings play a more prominent role in many of his compositions. Drab Habit’s music is characterized by its atmospheric textures and intricate layering, creating a unique sonic landscape that transcends traditional genre boundaries.
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There’s something beautiful and heroic about the violin, especially when heard in a track like ‘Epic’ … It surely lives up to its title.
Glow is a beautiful instrumental track from Drab Habit … we implore you to take a listen.
‘For Those with Stereo…’ creates a musical space that is atmospheric, with clean guitars, deeply groovin’ bass and a solid funk beat … Solid sounds and songwriting create a track to just kick back to and enjoy.
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