Somnambulant Cycles

Released in May 2024, Somnambulant Cycles represents a refined continuation of Keaton Henson's exploration into the intersections of indie folk and neoclassical composition. Following his more experimental and instrumental ventures, this album returns to the core of his appeal: the hyper-intimate singer-songwriter format. The recording context emphasizes a 'lived-in' sound, likely captured in a domestic or small-studio setting to maintain the 'bedroom' aesthetic that defined his early career. Critically, the album has been noted for its thematic focus on the passage of time, isolation, and the cyclical nature of thought, hence the title. It sits in his catalog as a mature synthesis of the raw emotionality of Dear and the sophisticated arrangements of Six Lethargies. The track 'And All At Once We Were Radiant' serves as a rare moment of sonic expansion, contrasting with the claustrophobic beauty of the preceding thirteen tracks.