London-born, Bristol-based Message To Bears, a softly soaring force in the indie folk landscape, has unveiled his newest single “Half Light” out now via Lost Birds Records.
“Half Light” is an intricate web of gossamer sonic layers, masterfully woven to create a breathtaking blend of orchestral music and ambient atmospherics. Airy piano, soulful swelling trumpets, heavenly choral passages and ethereal electronic textures are but a few of the carefully crafted elements of Message To Bears’ sonic painting.
Speaking about the track, Message To Bears divulged: “‘Half Light’ is supposed to capture a moment of vulnerability and hope. Those quiet in-between moments where clarity begins to emerge. The recording process involved layering delicate textures, piano, electronics and trumpet which helped bring out the emotional resonance.”
Message To Bears is the musical alias of English composer and multi-instrumentalist Jerome Alexander, renowned for crafting emotive, cinematic soundscapes that blend ambient, folk, post-rock, and electronic influences. Known for his lush arrangements and atmospheric style, his work has been featured in films, TV, and advertisements worldwide. Influenced by a range of artists from Explosions In the Sky to Bon Iver to Ry X to José González, Message To Bears crafts an ethereal indie folk sound with occasional smatterings of ambient orchestral music.
Since the release of his debut album Departures in 2009, Message To Bears has garnered a devoted following, with his works featured in films, television, and advertisements worldwide. With over 200 million streams across platforms, Message To Bears has garnered widespread attention. His work also appeared in the iconic game Life is Strange, alongside Mogwai, Local Natives, Foals, José González, Alt-J, and Bright Eyes, and has had his music featured in Netflix hits Virgin River and Warrior Nun.
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