Wistful, quietly positive, and a little bit melancholic; ambient artist Umber is set to release kaleidoscopic new album ‘Sometimes that light, that shine, seemed like a pretty nice thing’ on 17th March 2023. Focused on melodies that engage the heart as much as the mind, the album brings his electronic influences to the fore, combining shimmering soundscapes with a throbbing pulse of movement.
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Tracklist:⁠
01. Glisten
02. Hologram Shut Stability
03. When The West With Evening Glows
04. Sanctuary
05. It Is Going To Be OK
06. Sun House Chant
07. In Exploding Colour
08. The Last Perfect Day


“I feel that my music taps into a part of who we all are”, says Alex. “I try to create music that will emotionally resonate with the listener. Ultimately the album is about finding hope in the smallest actions, something that can often be overlooked or discarded in a world that doesn’t always make a lot of sense.”

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Credits:⁠
Written, produced & mixed by Alex Steward. Mastered graciously by Vincent Villuis @ Ultimae, FR. Design and layout by Cameron Steward. Cover photo by Luke Fisher. 'Loose Time' stanza by Tom Branfoot © 2021 excerpted with permission from Pariah Press.

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