Cephas Azariah presents a track-by-track commentary of his stunning debut album ‘Joy Paradox’, delving deeper into the meaning behind each song and how they came into fruition. Drawing on the full spectrum of his influences, including neo-classical, ambient and cinematic, Cephas’ 12-track LP explores his personal story.
“This project is a summary of thirty years of life, and a realisation that you can’t have good things without sacrifice. Achieving success takes a certain level of suffering, and that’s the paradox of joy.” – Cephas
Out today on Reflections: five new downtempo tracks from Braxton 🎵
Athens-based composer and producer Stelios Vassiloudis presents his latest EP: ‘Don’t Let Go’, a ten-minute-long ambient electronic soundscape in three parts.
"The three movements are representative of the stages of human relationships: romance, conflict, breakthrough. Obviously these are open to different interpretations – this is just one of many perspectives." – Stelios Vassiloudis
Head to the link in our comments now to enjoy the full ‘Don’t Let Go’ EP.
Braxton follows up his recent ‘Bloom EP’ with ‘Falling’. A new single that showcases a softer side to the progressive house producer, and the title track of his upcoming downtempo EP ☁️
“The red thread through all of my work is a feeling of nostalgia, and that’s the story of this EP too. ‘Falling’ is a reflection of all the people and places that have appeared in my life and influenced me. It’s about opening yourself up to the experiences in your past and understanding how they can shape and affect your future.” – Braxton
Listen to ‘Falling’ now, and pre-save upcoming ambient EP – link in our comments 🔗
Making their Reflections debut, Dutch producer duo Esteble and neo-classical pianist Joram Feistra present a downtempo chillout production ‘O-Ama’.
First heard on James Grant's latest compilation ‘Movements Vol. 2’, ‘O-Ama’ strikes the right balance between gentle piano melodies and atmospheric textures – the perfect way to ease into the week.
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Out today, head to the link in our comments to enjoy ‘O-Ama’ now 🔗
Join us on November 7 at The Old Church in Stoke Newington for a night of neo-classical and ambient music, as we celebrate the launch of Cephas Azariah's debut album ‘Joy Paradox’ 🩵
Presenting his first ever headline show, Cephas is a master of his craft and a live act not to be missed. You’ll also enjoy a stunning stripped-back supporting set from fellow neo-classical British pianist, composer and producer Tom Ashbook.
Tickets are available now via the link in our comments 🔗
Today, Cephas Azariah shares his stunning debut album ‘Joy Paradox’ ☁️
Across 12 tracks, Cephas takes us on a journey through neo-classical and ambient music, seeking to resolve his own personal conflicts through music…
“This project is all about cultural intersections that repeatedly come up in my life. I often find myself at a crossroads, unsure of who I am; being at peace is difficult when you just don’t know where you fit. I’m brown, I live in the UK, I write a predominantly white genre of music. Then there’s my family background, Indian heritage, language – it all comes into it. The last couple of years have been a heck of a journey to get here: now I understand that I will constantly live at an intersection, and that’s okay. I can say now I’m totally at peace with myself and I hope you can relate to the songs and experience the same kind of peace too. From my heart to yours 🩵” – Cephas Azariah
Filmed in a trendy East London warehouse, enjoy Robyn Sherwell's stripped back performance of BAILE's ‘Painting Out’ feat. Kauf. Robyn’s new revisit of the track, featuring gentle guitars and soft melodies is the perfect way to ease into the weekend.
Today, Italian producer Odeon shares his breakbeat-infused remix of Croquet Club’s ‘Slowly’ 🎵
Take a moment to realign your thoughts with Cephas Azariah's mix for World Mental Health Day 💭
Out today on Reflections, Mark Barrott’s poignant second single ‘Butterfly In A Jar (II-IV)’ from his upcoming album, ‘Everything Changes, Nothing Ends’ 🦋
‘Butterfly In A Jar (II-IV)’ reflects his experience at home during the weeks his wife was terminally ill, capturing the feelings of confinement.
“We had our personalities stripped away,” Mark says of that period. “You become a butterfly in a jar, but your normal life still has to happen. Cats still have to be fed; shopping still has to be done. We almost lost the ability to spend precious time alone.”
Arriving November 29, ‘Everything Changes, Nothing Ends’ is a profound and deeply personal exploration of life, love and loss. The album stands both as a tribute to Sara’s memory and a reflection of the impact that she had on Mark’s life and music.
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Listen to ‘Butterfly In A Jar (II-IV)’ now and pre-order ‘Everything Changes, Nothing Ends’ – link in the comments 🔗
Introducing ‘Faber / Faber Sanctum’: the new double A side from Cephas Azariah's upcoming album ‘Joy Paradox’ ☁️
Across these twin tracks, Cephas perfectly presents tension and release. First track ‘Faber’, features keys that build in intensity to recreate feelings of curiosity and eventual overwhelm, while ‘Faber Sanctum’ calms and soothes the listener.
“Whenever I travel somewhere new, I always visit a cathedral, and ‘Faber’ is about feeling awe from seeing it on the outside, and then coming inside and feeling overwhelmed, like I’m not supposed to be there. ‘Faber Sanctum’ represents the feeling of engaging with the beauty, and then you finally realise the sense of belonging.” – Cephas Azariah
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Head to the link in our comments to listen to ‘Faber / Faber Sanctum’ now, and pre-order a vinyl copy of Cephas’ upcoming album ‘Joy Paradox’ 🔗
