Few things in life feel as electrifying as watching someone discover who they truly are, and then turning that truth into art you can dance, dream, or headbang to. Today’s guest, Brianna Tuerff, is a living example of that magic. A transgender musician from Phoenix, Arizona, Brianna creates electronic and instrumental metal soundscapes under the alias Brianna and the VSTs, a name that hints at her love affair with synthesizers and digital creativity. Her music blends psychedelic textures, punchy beats, and guitar-driven energy, drawing inspiration from genre-fusing icons like Apollo 440 and Ozric Tentacles. Whether she’s experimenting with trippy instrumentals or layering intricate electronic arrangements, Brianna’s tracks invite listeners to escape reality for a while, a skill she first honed in childhood with a trusty Super Nintendo and a pair of headphones. Brianna isn’t just a musician; she’s a storyteller of transformation. She documents her gender transition openly, both on Reddit (as Neonnimrod) and through her YouTube channel BriannaIsGreat, where she shares everything from music updates to personal reflections.
