Dark alternative music exploring identity, society and the beautifully distorted space between here and there.

About Syion

Syion is an English independent artist, songwriter, producer and performer creating music that moves between dark alternative, folk influences, electronic textures and experimental pop.

Built around observation and reflection, Syion explores identity, society, relationships and the contradictions that shape how we see ourselves and each other.

Released through Nivosa, the Syion catalogue spans from the early self-titled EP and Carousel through 2020Love, Neon and Introspections of a Distorted Mind, with Polished To Oblivion currently in production.

Discography

Polished To Oblivion album artwork by Syion

Polished To Oblivion

Composing: Release 2027

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Polished To Oblivion continues Syion's exploration of identity, perception and the fragile relationship between who we are and the world we create around ourselves.

Currently in production, the album pushes further into darker textures, distorted reflections and the places where beauty and imperfection collide.

Introspections of a Distorted Mind album artwork by Syion

IntrospectionsOfaDistortedMind

Released: 2025
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Introspections of a Distorted Mind looks inward at the contradictions of modern life — isolation, connection, identity and the stories we tell ourselves.

Moving through dark alternative sounds and emotional landscapes, the album questions the fragile line between perception and reality.

Songs: The brat in me comes alive » Please leave me alone » Down to the river » Gasoline sunset » You've got a friend » Live for the city» Black mirror » Liberty » Wrestle me down » Suddenly » It was me » The brat in me comes alive (reprise)

2020Love album artwork by Syion

2020Love

Released: 2016

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2020Love explores relationships, distance and change through songs that move between hope, uncertainty and reflection. Combining alternative songwriting with electronic and organic influences, the album captures moments of connection in an increasingly disconnected world.

Songs: 2020Love » Wake from your dreams » Calling me » Distance to travel » See for yourselves » Double trouble » Gypsy queen » Someday soon » Love is just a phase » Lost his mind » 20 years today

Carousel album artwork by Rachel Ward

Carousel

Released: 2009

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Carousel captures cycles of change, memory and self-discovery. Blending alternative rock, folk influences and experimental ideas, the album reflects on the repeating patterns that shape relationships, ambition and the search for meaning beyond the everyday.

Songs: Change the way it is » Now » Sunrise » Dr. Mabu » Where hides sleep » Its not for love » Building a world » Love me again » I'm OK » Oversized dreams » Ready or not » 24 hours

Neon album artwork by Syion

Neon

Released: 2017

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Neon is a darker, sharper collection exploring vulnerability, conflict and emotional extremes. Built around atmosphere and contrast, the EP balances fragile moments with heavier edges and a sense of restless energy.

Songs: Bitter taste » Put the light out » How low » Healer

Syion EP artwork by Syion

Syion

Released: 2006

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The self-titled Syion EP introduced the foundations of the project — introspective songwriting, alternative influences and a search for sounds outside conventional boundaries. Early ideas of identity, change and human contradiction began here.

Songs: I'm OK » Oversized dreams » Building a world » Where hides sleep » Love me again » Its not for love » 24 hours » Just a game »

Syion Gallery

Syion 2020Love promotional image
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2020Love

Syion — 2020Love

Album artwork · 2016

Syion Put Out The Light artwork
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Put Out The light

Syion - Put Out The Light

EP artwork · 2017

Syion Introspections of a Distorted Mind artwork
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Introspections of a Distorted Mind

Syion - Introspections of a Distorted Mind

Album artwork · 2025

Syion Neon EP artwork
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Neon

Syion - Neon

EP artwork · 2017

Syion self-titled EP artwork
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Syion EP

Syion - Syion EP

EP artwork · 2006

Syion Carousel artwork
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Carousel

Syion - Carousel

Album artwork · 2009