Brookside Mall

**Brookside Mall** is the solo project of Philadelphia-based musician Michael Cormier, a key figure in the city’s DIY indie scene. Known for its lo-fi charm and introspective lyricism, Brookside Mall’s music weaves together hushed, emotive vocals with minimalist arrangements that often blend acoustic warmth with subtle experimental textures. Releases like *No More Fragrant Thoughts* and *Mailer Daemon* showcase Cormier’s knack for turning everyday observations into hauntingly relatable vignettes, while tracks like *Philadelphia* and *Preservation* reflect a deep connection to place and memory. With a sound that feels both intimate and expansively curious, Brookside Mall has carved out a cozy niche in the indie folk landscape, resonating with listeners who crave quiet moments of poetic resonance.