After 5 years of joint creative exploits and playing hundreds of concerts throughout Europe, Brown vs Brown has developed a musical universe that categorically denies stylistic description. Seemingly contrasting elements clash and recombine: meticulous composition vs. improvisation, complexity vs. raw energy, and breakneck stumble rhythms vs. irresistible swing. Brown vs Brown takes great pride in its reputation as a powerhouse live act,and feels as confident playing the consecrated ground of jazz-temples as wellas the beer-soaked floors of ill-lit alt-rock clubs, leaving all of these audiences flabbergasted.

Dirk Bruinsma is known to long-time Cuneiform followers as a co-founder and co-leader of Blast, who recorded several brilliant albums for us. While Blast has moved more into a 'improvised-music' direction, Brown vs Brown builds upon the the composed, angular, intricate tough-edged and aggressive, avant-progressive sound of Blast's earlier works, as well as groups like Henry Cow, Zs, Doctor Nerve, the Magic Band and Extra Life.

"Rock vs. jazz; punk vs. art; complex compositions vs. raw improvisation. Brown vs. Brown encompasses all of this and much more, turning in seven long tracks of blistering raw energy for their second album. This four piece from Holland (guitar, saxes, drums, and bass, plus occasional vibraphone, kalimba, banjo, and vocals) puts forth a style of their own that conveniently and inventively defies categorization, yet throughout remains imaginative, gritty, and often catchy. Most readers will recognize the name of sax player Dirk Bruinsma from his other – and better known – band Blast, but the style here takes a different approach. Bruinsma, guitarist Jeroen Kimman and bassist Viljam Nybacka all contribute about equally to the mix of compositions, so Odds and Unevens ends up being a true all-around band effort with a number of perspectives and shared passions. The vocals are almost incidental – the inimitable essence of Brown vs. Brown is instrumental at its core. It’s hard to listen to this and not be moved, either on the physical level (many of the cuts here swing and groove ardently) or on a cerebral level – the scores wind through complex labyrinthine passages and then, without a hint might just open up into a free improv and shift back again. These contrasts are what make these pieces unique, juxtaposed as they are, offering some telling insights into the scope and range of the band’s influences. This is at once audacious and inviting, brimming with energy throughout every measure." – Expose

“The sound of Brown vs Brown is original, fresh and deserves your great attention.” – Jazzenzo

“Brown vs Brown are a young band but its members have a rich background of experience. The band moves easily between avant-rock and jazz-core with precision and style.” – All About Jazz (Italy)

“No category fits them perfectly, whether punk, jazz, free, avant-garde...open to any influences and with a large affinity to the free improvised jazz scene, Brown vs Brown is a artistically refreshing breeze from the country of windmills.” – Concerto