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Cheryl B. Engelhardt Ascends to a Higher Level with New Age Single, “The Beautiful Bridge”

Cheryl B. Engelhardt releases her instrumental single “The Beautiful Bridge” off of her upcoming ambient album, “The Passenger” due April 22, 2022. The single features GRAMMY-winning New Age artist, Lili Haydn, of Opium Moon. A true connection between emotive instrumental composition and ambient instincts, “The Beautiful Bridge” is a soft and welcoming lullaby showcasing Engelhardt’s wide compositional range.

Engelhardt recalls, “The title comes from a conversation I had with Lili – she called to talk about the death of my dear friend and collaborator, Kevin. She said, `now a beautiful bridge is formed between us and where their spirits are.’ When composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt was scheduled to attend the 2022 GRAMMYs award show and perform at a pre-party, she decided to take a train from NY to LA. However, two weeks prior to her departure, her dearest friend and collaborator died of stage four cancer. Stricken with grief, Engelhardt spent 216 hours (nine days) in a “roomette” processing big emotions. It was just what the Universe had in store to help with her healing process. The trip resulted in a brand-new collection of nine ambient/meditation songs. From the train, Engelhardt sent files to collaborators to contribute their talents including GRAMMY-winning artists Lili Haydn, Sangeeta Kaur, and Danaë Xanthe Vlasse, world-renowned flutist Sherry Finzer and the Dallas String Quartet. Composed and produced entirely on the train trip, “The Passenger” will be released on April 22, 2022, and is already a #1 best-selling album on Amazon (thanks to pre-sales).

Cheryl’s record is one of the very few ambient records composed, mixed, and mastered entirely by women. You can learn more and pre-order the album here.

Cheryl B. Engelhardt is a prolific songwriter, composer, producer, and singer, consistently gaining respect and delving deeper into powerful themes. In February 2021, Cheryl’s social justice composition, featuring Martin Luther King Jr.’s goddaughter, “The Listening” received rave reviews from People.com, Harper’s Bazaar, The Hill, and other notable press. Her 2020 New Age album “Luminary” was awarded “Best New Age Music Album of 2020” by New Age Music Guide and garnered attention from Grammy.com, putting her in the running as a New Age composer to watch.

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Ewulf crank it up with the pounding latest release “Shutting It Down”

Ewulf’s latest release, “Shuttin It Down” has that kind of energy that’s meant to get attention from the jump. The song is produced with a heavy hip-hop beat and an R&B crossover hook that’s all about a hyped, high energy vibe. The result is a throbbing dose of movement to the track, offsetting the weight of its production with a smooth, R&B-inflected hook.

One of the more obvious strengths of “Shuttin It Down” is the production. The heavy kick gives the track a solid rhythmic base and the catchy synths give a memorable element to the sound. All of these things add up to a production that is direct and energetic but does not lose the melodic side brought in by the crossover hook.

“Shuttin It Down” performs the most basic of musical magic, it generates energy in the room. Ewulf merges the power of hip-hop production with the softer sound of an R&B hook to create a track all about the momentum. The heavy kick is the backbone of the rhythm and the synth work gives the track a more melodic feel.

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Prem Byrne suffers a painful loss of freedom on latest release “How Life Is”

Prem Byrne’s “How Life Is” provides a reflective musical voice to a personal family experience. Byrne penned the song after watching a relative lose his driver’s license because he was too old to drive, a painful thing for Byrne to witness. “Really the song is about the freedom and the control you get from driving and how hard it is when you suddenly lose that independence.”

How Life Is” is a mix of pop, rock and world music, with some ’80s flavor adding character to the arrangement. Byrne adds guitar, vocals, and bansuri, tying some of the elements of the performance together in a way that feels personal. The sounds combine to give the single its own identity while keeping its central subject very much in focus.

There’s an honest sense of reflection to “How Life Is,” making it more than just a song about a driving license. It’s a look at independence, aging, and the feelings that come with watching someone go through a major change to their daily life. Are genuine and accessible because of Prem Byrne’s soulful vocals, moving melodies, and meaningful lyrical approach. “How Life Is” is finally a thoughtful piece of songwriting that achieves emotional resonance in an experience many families can relate to, and shows Byrne’s skill at connecting personal stories to listeners.

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