Listen Up: Brio Perfects the Sound on ‘Local Vibes’

Episode 24

Mark Kemp and Ryan PitkinJanuary 4, 2018September 16, 2024

Releasing his debut album, LIGHTBLEU, has been a long road for Brio — from CLT to ATL and back again over four years. For episode 24, Mark and Ryan have him in right after the album’s release to talk about the full process, and how moving away from his hometown and then coming home has played a role in his music and outlook.

Also, DJ Pauly Guwop drops in to share a little insight on the LIGHTBLEU process.

[From left] Mark Kemp, Brio and Ryan Pitkin.

This article appears in Jan 3-9, 2018.

Ryan Pitkin

Ryan Pitkin began his journalism career at Creative Loafing as an intern, later becoming the writer of CL's satirical column, The Blotter, and recently became the News Editor. Other publications he has... More by Ryan Pitkin

Mark Kemp

Mark Kemp is Creative Loafing's former editor-in-chief, and the author of Dixie Lullaby: A Story of Music, Race and New Beginnings in a New South. He is currently the senior editor of Our State magazine.... More by Mark Kemp