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Entertainment · Music · published 2026-09-25 · via Pitchfork

Brakence Ends Solo Hiatus With 'Ready or Not'

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Brakence has shared 'Ready or Not,' his first solo release since the 2022 album Hypochondriac. In the interim, he appeared on tracks by Quadeca, Colliding With Mars, and Aries.

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Brakence’s “Ready or Not” is his first solo release since Hypochondriac, his second album, arrived in 2022. That record was inspired by chronic pain.

During the intervening period, he mostly surfaced as a guest rather than releasing his own work. He joined Quadeca on the 2023 song “A la Carte,” appeared on two tracks from Colliding With Mars’ 2024 album Time to Meet God, and contributed to Aries’ “Sleepwalker” last year.

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Brakence’s listeners and collaborators may be most directly affected. The track could renew attention on his catalog and guest appearances, potentially increasing streams for Quadeca, Colliding With Mars, and Aries. Fans who connected with Hypochondriac’s chronic-pain themes may find the return meaningful. Broader societal impact may remain modest, mostly within music fandom rather than wider public discourse.

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