Somewhere between an open field and an open mind, Retland‘s New Paths unfolds as a quiet meditation on breaking free from habitual thought. Across seven short pieces, layered synth pads drift and cycle slowly, interwoven with field recordings of birdsong, rain, running water, and wind-swept grass. The music resists melody in favour of atmosphere, using subtle flourishes, long-held notes, and gradual tonal shifts to draw the listener into a state of patient, grounded attention. Rooted in personal nature recordings, New Paths treats the natural world as both backdrop and instrument.
