Under the name MULVEY, Canadian composer and multi-instrumentalist Isaac Alstad creates expansive, nature-infused ambient music that invites listeners into a space of stillness and inward reflection. Based in Langley, British Columbia, MULVEY’s work sits firmly within the organic ambient genre—where subtle instrumental textures meet atmospheric space, and where the quiet pulse of nature breathes through every phrase.
A lifelong musician raised in a musical home, Isaac’s creative foundation was shaped by years of playing piano, guitar, and drums, as well as more than 15 years of experience performing church music. These influences continue to inform his compositional sensibility, imbuing his ambient work with a spiritual warmth and harmonic depth that resonates deeply with his audience.
MULVEY’s music is rooted in an intuitive, exploratory process. Working primarily in Logic Pro X, Isaac approaches each track as a sonic experiment—layering field recordings, evolving pads, and acoustic textures to build immersive soundscapes. His ambient compositions draw inspiration from artists like John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Ludovico Einaudi, and Ólafur Arnalds, yet always reflect his own distinct voice: a fusion of classical sensitivity, cinematic scope, and meditative restraint.
Now signed to Signal Alchemy—an independent Canadian label known for championing organic ambient artists—MULVEY continues to develop a strong presence within the global ambient music community. As of May 2025, his music reaches over 160,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, generating more than 630,000 streams per month. His compositions resonate especially well with listeners who favour ambient music with nature sounds and slow, introspective moods.
MULVEY’s tracks are regularly featured on algorithmic playlists such as Spotify’s personalized “Radio,” “Your DJ,” and “Daylist,” and are currently part of listener-curated collections focused on deep sleep, ambient therapy, and nature-infused calm. One of his most streamed placements during this period was in a user playlist centred around calming music and nature sounds, which alone contributed more than 250,000 streams.
At the core of MULVEY’s artistry is a quiet confidence: a belief that if something sounds right to the artist, it probably is. This philosophy has guided Isaac to continually refine his sound without compromising his instincts. In a genre that values patience, subtlety, and depth, MULVEY stands out as a thoughtful voice—one whose ambient work gently invites the listener to slow down, breathe, and simply be.
