In an era of cookie-cutter pop, Briana Marie Turner—better known as BMT—is a breath of fresh, albeit dizzying, air.
A self-described “Vintage Belle” with a sharp pop edge, BMT has officially arrived with her debut single and music video, “VERTIGO.” It’s a track that doesn’t just ask for your attention; it seizes your equilibrium and refuses to let go. Born in the soulful cradle of Memphis and raised in the musical heart of Muncie, Indiana, BMT is the rare artist who can bridge the gap between a Sunday morning church choir and a Saturday night rockabilly riot.
The Sound: A Multi-Dimensional Collision
“VERTIGO” is a masterclass in genre-bending. At its core, the track is a guitar-driven, mid-tempo confessional where country grit collides head-on with polished pop.
The production is deliberate—steady drums anchor the track while hypnotic, free-flowing vocals create a “woozy” atmosphere that mimics the disorientation of the lyrics. The hook is instantly gripping, circling through the listener’s mind like a fever dream. It’s the kind of song that feels intimate enough for a pair of headphones but expansive enough for a festival stage.
“I got vertigo / the room is spinning round.”
As those words loop, BMT navigates the thin line between the thrill of a night out and the loathing of the morning after.
The Visual: Sensory Overload
If the song is the feeling, the music video is the high. The visual for “VERTIGO” leans heavily into a “drunk-on-the-night” energy, utilizing a kaleidoscope of colors and distorted perspectives to create a total sensory overload.
The video mirrors the exact moment balance and judgment vanish, leaving the viewer as breathless as the artist herself. It’s a bold, cinematic introduction to her visual identity—one that favors raw, chaotic beauty over sterile perfection.
The sonic architecture of “VERTIGO” mimics its visual chaos, trading traditional structures for a soundscape that feels like an intentional dizzy spell. It moves with the jittery urgency of jumpy cuts and spinning frames, propelled by a rhythm that refuses to sit still. BMT’s production uses audio like blurred light trails—layered with atmospheric textures that occasionally snap into focus with sudden, crystalline flashes of vocal clarity. It’s a pure adrenaline shot that perfectly balances the “half-thrill, half-loathing” of a night that’s gone off the rails, leaving you in a state of beautiful, melodic disorientation.
From Church Choirs to Machine Gun Kelly
BMT’s journey to the center of the room didn’t happen overnight. Her pedigree is as rich as her vocal tone. Growing up in a family of musicians where every reunion was a full-blown concert, she honed her voice in church choirs and competitive vocal events.
Her path took a cinematic turn after she became a self-proclaimed “beauty school dropout,” ditching the shears to join a music group that would eventually lead her to tour with Machine Gun Kelly.
BMT isn’t your typical newcomer; her professional lineage reads like a VIP guest list at the Grammys. She has been seasoned by some of the industry’s most influential heavyweights, ranging from the futuristic pop sensibilities of will.i.am and The Black Eyed Peas to the visionary masterminds on Lady Gaga’s early discovery team. Her artistic versatility is further cemented through high-profile collaborations with country crossover star Darius Rucker and deep-rooted creative ties to the inner circle that helped shape the career of the legendary Whitney Houston. By the time she stepped into the solo spotlight, she had already been refined by a world-class network of icons, ensuring her sound carries the poise and polish of a veteran who has seen it all.
Now signed to VYRUS MEDIA, the production powerhouse owned by multi-platinum Grammy-winning producer Charles Farrar, BMT is finally stepping into the spotlight as a solo force.
Our Plugged In Opinion
With influences ranging from the soulful intimacy of Billie Holiday to the fearless retro spirit of the Stray Cats and Amy Winehouse, BMT has crafted a lane that is entirely her own. She is the Vintage Belle for the modern age: timeless, slightly dangerous, and absolutely essential.
If “VERTIGO” is any indication, the world is about to start spinning at BMT’s pace.
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