Looking back at 2025
Can you believe this year is over already? Where did the time go? I’ve got a toddler, and my creative time and energy seems to get smaller every day. Despite this, I’ve managed to have a year that was productive and fun. Here’s a recap of 2025:
In January, I participated in #Jamuary, a challenge to write and publish a piece of music every day. By some stroke of luck, I managed to create 31 pieces of music AND a YouTube video for each one. Several songs from that have ended up slated for release on albums, so it was actually a really wonderful exercise. I’m not doing it again next year, though. That would probably kill me. Listen to all the Jamuary tunes in this playlist
In March, I released an album with Exit Chamber called SELF-, exploring concepts of identity in a digital world. This was my first official physical release, with a run of 20 cassettes. We sold all of them!
In April, I released Confluence. This album was a response to the onslaught of generally awful political/global news—it’s a series of longform ambient pieces that I wrote as a way of keeping myself grounded. It was nominated for “album of the year” by Cyclical Magazine (which as of the time of writing, is still open for voting)! I think the voting closes this week, and I’d be hugely appreciative if you’d cast a vote for me! VOTE FOR CONFLUENCE HERE)
In October, I released Tartarus, a dark ambient sci-fi horror/suspense album inspired by media like Alien and Dead Space. I put together a lot of visual art and lore for this one. I recommend watching the YouTube video for the best experience!
And just in time for everyone’s “Best of 2025” lists, I released a new EP in December titled Season Cycle: Winter. This is the first in a quadrilogy (thanks, Steve!) of seasons-themed EPs that I’ll be releasing on each equinox/solstice through 2026. This one’s already had a great reception, including getting played multiple times on the national nightly ambient radio show, Echoes!
I also had quite a few compilation appearances & remix contributions:
Xenolith Xoros, by Toys in the Static (remix)
It’s the Remixes We Choose, by Caer Sgàil (remix)
Murmurs in the Mist, from Trevlad Sounds
Imaginary North Transmission 011, from Imaginary North
Passed Winter, from Passed Recordings
The Ghost of Christmas Passed, from Passed Recordings
Vol. 1: Let’s Begin, from SHIFT+CTRL Music
The Winter Wonders Mixtape, from SHIFT+CTRL Music
I am so appreciative of everyone who supported my music this year! I could go on, but character limit…thank you for listening to, sharing, and writing about my music. I am truly grateful for each and every one of you! Looking forward to 2026!
Ed