El_nahualli_the_shadow_soul May 2026

The title refers to the "Nahualli," a mythic shape-shifting beast from Mexican folklore. The music reflects this through a frenetic collage of sound that transforms a simple, laid-back melody into a high-energy exploration.

Brennan utilizes electronic effects and pitch-bending on her vibraphone, creating unusual "squiggles and slides" that critics have compared to the work of avant-jazz guitarist Mary Halvorson. el_nahualli_the_shadow_soul

commends it for envisioning the "rampage of a mythic beast," solidifying Brennan's place among modern vibraphone greats. The title refers to the "Nahualli," a mythic