Showcasing a unique blend of melancholy, emotion and euphoria that elegantly yet purposefully harnesses the immense power of electronic music, UK-based duo Pola & Bryson have solidified themselves as one of the most talented production duos flying the flag for the genre today.
Whilst Harry (Bryson) grew up in rural West Yorkshire, Jack (Pola) spent his formative years in the heart of East London. These contrasting upbringings have gone some way in shaping their music, manifesting itself as a truly unique signature sound which reflects the distinct contrast across their musical and artistic approaches.
Their debut album ‘This Time Last Year’ on their Soulvent Records imprint put the duo firmly on the map, and their sophomore album ‘Lost In Thought’ on Shogun Audio was nominated for best album in the Drum&BassArena Awards. ‘Beneath The Surface’, Pola & Bryson’s third album, then dropped in September 2021. The LP showcased new heights of sonic expression for the duo, exploring the musical interpretations of a journey through an imagined world.
Since then, Pola & Bryson have released some of the most notable drum and bass hits in recent times. Most notably ‘Phoneline’, their 2023 collaboration with Emily Makis. This single captivated the entire scene, picking up immense streaming and radio support, as well as being dubbed by many as ‘2023’s D&B anthem’. Alongside ‘Phoneline’, ‘Waiting’ (with Sub Focus), ‘Too Shy (with IYAMAH)’, ‘Tell You What I Did ft. Zitah’, and ‘Down Low (with Gardna)’ have firmly cemented their position as one of the most exciting acts in UK Dance Music.
On top of these scene-shattering releases, Pola & Bryson have also been nominated for multiple awards, remixed the likes of David Guetta, Moby, Wilkinson, High Contrast, and venbee, accumulated mass support from DSPs and Radio, and have consistently toured their captivating DJ sets across all corners of the globe. And do we even need to mention the duo’s bootleg of Adam F’s seminal 1995 anthem ‘Circles’ which has quite literally been played in every rave imaginable?!
Simply put, Pola & Bryson’s deeply rooted love for music makes it their primary creative outlet. Always striving to be inspired, innovate, and experiment, the duo have no final goal in music other than continuing to create what they enjoy. 2024 now sees Pola & Bryson venture into the next chapter of their musical journey.
With their next major project around the corner and the most compelling music they’ve ever written still to come, the act that Sub Focus once claimed was “leading the new wave of liquid drum and bass” is ready to take centre stage.