IDENTITY
I create music rooted in poetic lyricism, vocal vulnerability, and expressive atmosphere.
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I write from the heart: love, longing, heartbreak, unrequited feelings, and the resilience that follows. Most of my work leans toward ballads, though I occasionally explore brighter, more rhythmic stylings.
Sonically, I sit between folk, soul, pop, and R&B, with touches of jazz. My recent work blends the warmth of folk with soul phrasing and pop sensibility — a sound rooted in the Midwest yet expansive and cinematic.
Vocally, I’m a baritone drawn to emotional delivery; inspired by artists like Yebba, Lianne La Havas, Matt Corby, and Adele. I’m often told my tone carries shades of Sam Smith and Hozier.
At its core, my music is about feeling deeply — and making space for others to do the same.
Headphones recommended.
Stay awhile.
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SELECTED RELEASES
"Drifted Away" - Isaiah M. Brown
A soulful, cinematic pop ballad capturing the ache of unspoken feelings, missed timing, and a love that once felt destined for something beautiful—until distance and circumstance pulled it out of reach.
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Isaiah Malnory-Brown - Lyricist · Vocalist
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Ryan Schmidt - Composer · Lyricist · Pianist · Producer
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Andrew Jambura - Mixing Engineer
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Josh Evert - Mastering Engineer
"Arrows (There The Heart Goes)" - Isaiah M. Brown
A poetic, soul-leaning folk-pop single exploring unrequited love, emotional distance, and cyclical heartbreak—with an allegorical, Midwest Americana feel.
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Isaiah Malnory-Brown - Lyricist · Vocalist
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Ryan Schmidt - Composer · Guitarist (Acoustic) · Drummer · Producer · Mixing Engineer · Mastering Engineer
"Warm Body (feat. Michael Darling)" - Isaiah M. Brown
A vocal-driven singer-songwriter ballad exploring emotional vulnerability in the face of one-sided intimacy—where physical closeness masks emotional distance, and longing slowly gives way to clarity.
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Isaiah Malnory-Brown - Lyricist · Lead Vocalist
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Michael Darling - Composer · Featured Vocalist · Producer
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Ryan Schmidt - Mixing Engineer · Mastering Engineer
"Golden" - Isaiah M. Brown
A rhythmically bright, retro-infused Soul & R&B track about being drawn in by a spark—until the illusion faded. Blending doo-wop harmonies with smooth, melodic vocals, the song transforms heartbreak into radiant, sassy self-reclamation.
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Isaiah Malnory-Brown - Lyricist · Vocalist
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Jerry Dodrill - Composer · Beatmaker · Producer · Mixing Engineer · Mastering Engineer
"Hummingbirds" - Isaiah M. Brown
A tender, piano-led pop ballad infused with folk and soul, “Hummingbirds” drifts through pastoral Midwestern autumn and winter landscapes—painting the quiet ache of a love that cannot be returned.
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Isaiah Malnory-Brown - Lyricist · Vocalist
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Nikolas Constantine Maniotis - Composer · Pianist · Producer
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Jerry Dodrill - Mixing Engineer · Mastering Engineer
MUSIC VIDEOS
PRESS & REVIEWS
My Calico Quilt, Cross-Stitched by Acts of Kindness: Isaiah M. Brown
"Isaiah Malnory-Brown is a multifaceted artist whose work spans music and visual arts. As a singer-songwriter, his soulful voice seamlessly blends elements of folk, jazz, R&B, and pop, creating a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh. His music videos for “Rose Colored” and “Warm Body” have garnered accolades at various film festivals."
— Lukas Porter's My Calico Quilt, April 2025
VIDEO: Isaiah M. Brown FT. Michael Darling – “Warm Body”
"Up close and personal shots of Brown depict him feeling the epitome of his emotions, unafraid to be raw and uncompromising in his performance. “Warm Body” is produced by Michael Darling and demonstrates Isaiah M. Brown’s palpable growth as an artist with a big heart."
— Breaking and Entering, November 2023
AUDIO: Isaiah M. Brown – “When You Knew Me”
"Singer-songwriter Isaiah M. Brown released his debut album recently. It’s nine tracks that find comfort in soul, R&B and pop flavors. There’s an overall theme of heartbreak and coping with the loss of a dear relationship, utilizing piano-laden melodies, poignant storytelling and backing vocals that echo such sentiments."
— Breaking and Entering, December 2022
Isaiah M Brown - “Rose Colored” Music Video
"Whew! Along with Art Direction from Shun Powell and effects by Michael Sapieja, this visual exposition of the ‘Rose Colored Glasses’ that we all have surely worn before (or someone has worn for us, mmmhmm) is shown through an interpretive dance by Madyun Wilson, who represents the meek, subjectivity of someone who can’t resist the lust of manipulation. Meanwhile, Brown sits back, embodying the ex-lover that he is singing about."
— CopyWrite Magazine, August 2022
VIDEO: Isaiah M. Brown – “Rose Colored”
"Soulful crooner Isaiah M. Brown has a powerful new track out, and the visual for “Rose Colored” takes things to a new level . . . The song is addicting, as well, with an eery, looming tone, smoothed out by Brown’s vocals."
— Breaking and Entering, August 2022
AUDIO: Isaiah M. Brown – “Golden”
"Singer-songwriter Isaiah M. Brown’s sophomore single finds him going in a soulful R&B direction. He assesses a failed relationship, from the heartbreak to the hopelessness. He doesn’t do it in a mopey way though – he’s fresh and assertive here, complete with backing vocals and atmosphere to breathe."
— Breaking and Entering, May 2022
AUDIO: Isaiah M. Brown – “Hummingbirds”
"The songwriting is a bit of a curveball here, as Brown harmonizes about being out in nature, taking long walks, and being everywhere he wanted to be, until the lyrics reveal that it isn’t his reality . . . It’s a serene song that gives you an idea of Brown’s sound, while also the pictures he’s able to convey with just his writing."
— Breaking and Entering, April 2022