# Review: Salty Brine’s How Strange It Is delivers a powerful stage presence

The Guardian reviews Salty Brine’s one-person show How Strange It Is, which draws from Neutral Milk Hotel’s music and themes. Brine’s vocal performance is praised as one of the most compelling stage voices today, and the show offers a striking fusion of theatre and indie rock. This recognition highlights Brine’s growing influence in contemporary performance art.

**Importance:** 3/5

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### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/aug/21/salty-brine-how-strange-it-is-the-neutral-milk-hotel-show-review-summerhall-edinburgh) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:07:18 GMT