London-born, Bristol-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Message To Bears has released his latest single, ‘Half Light’, on 14 February 2025 via Lost Birds Records. Featured in NOTION Magazine, the track continues Jerome Alexander’s legacy of crafting emotive, cinematic soundscapes that blend indie folk, ambient, and orchestral elements. With over 200 million streams across platforms and music placements in Life is Strange, Virgin River, and Warrior Nun, Message To Bears has cemented himself as a key figure in the indie folk and post-rock scenes.
‘Half Light’ is a delicate yet powerful composition, weaving together airy piano, swelling trumpets, ethereal choral passages, and rich electronic textures. The track’s layered arrangement evokes a sense of introspection, capturing the fragile space between vulnerability and hope. Fans of Cinematic Orchestra, Novo Amor, and Sufjan Stevens will find themselves drawn into its mesmerizing atmosphere.
“Half Light is supposed to capture a moment of vulnerability and hope—those quiet in-between moments where clarity begins to emerge,” Alexander shares. “The recording process involved layering delicate textures, piano, electronics, and trumpet, which helped bring out the emotional resonance.” With its breathtaking soundscapes, ‘Half Light’ solidifies Message To Bears’ reputation as a master of cinematic storytelling through music.
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