BE/HOLD

BE/HOLD is the moniker of Brooklyn-based composer and multi-instrumentalist who has carved out a significant niche within the 'TTRPG-core' and indie soundtrack scenes. Emerging in the early 2020s, the project specializes in highly evocative electronic music that serves as a functional backdrop for tabletop gaming, podcasts, and independent film.

The BE/HOLD sound identity is defined by a hybrid of dungeon synth, synthwave, and cinematic ambient, often utilizing analog-style synthesis to evoke a sense of 'retro-futurism.' Unlike many of his peers who lean into the lo-fi aesthetic of early dungeon synth, BE/HOLD maintains a high-fidelity production standard that aligns more closely with contemporary composers like Darren Korb or Ben Salisbury. His work on projects like 'Orbital Blues' demonstrates a unique ability to blend space-western tropes with bluesy, synth-heavy motifs. Critically, he is respected for his ability to maintain thematic consistency across sprawling discographies, making him a go-to for creators seeking immersive, non-intrusive yet emotionally resonant scores. His cultural position is that of a bridge-builder between the electronic music community and the burgeoning tabletop gaming renaissance.