Sohn announce ‘Albadas (dawn songs)’
SOHN announces Albadas (Dawn Songs), out October 10th via adaptpivotmove
Producer & composer captures the fleeting moments of dawn on stirring new instrumental album on new imprint
Releases new double single "Let Go" / "Ascent" out today
SOHN - Let Go / Ascent
Following the release of three critically acclaimed albums for heralded UK label 4AD, British producer & composer SOHN has built a solid fanbase with his unique brand of emotionally rich songwriting and distinctive production. This success of these records led to him working with artists such as BANKS, Kwabs, Rhye and Lana Del Rey, where his transcendent and intricate productions married analog warmth with modern minimalism, creating a powerful sentimental honesty that runs through even his most electronically driven compositions. Hailing originally from London, his musical journey has seen him call Vienna and Los Angeles home, before settling in the forested region of Garraf, Spain.
Having spent time finding solace in his home studio, SOHN now announces the launch of his newly-minted label imprint adaptpivotmove, a home for exploratory, process-driven music that exists outside the boundaries of traditional song form, providing a perfect home for his stirring and elegant new album Albadas (Dawn Songs), announced today for an October 10th release.
Albadas (Dawn Songs) signals a quiet shift in SOHN's creative process, exploring emotion through sound alone rather than through lyrics The album's title is drawn from the Spanish word albada—meaning "dawn song"—and reflects a deeply personal ritual that emerged during a period of emotional and creative upheaval.
Known for his ability to merge analog warmth with contemporary minimalism, the first single 'Let Go' opens with a repetitive, meditative synth setting a spacious tone. Subtle piano phrases gradually weave in, before a single sustained note takes over, intended to symbolise the rising sun, stretching across the sonic landscape.
SOHN explains: "Let Go is a gentle awakening. I captured it live just as the sun's rays found their way into my studio and I hope I somehow channeled that into the sound." In contrast, 'Ascent' starts with a sweeping, wave-like synth, layered with dissonant bursts of melody resulting in an airy, floating tension. He expands: "Ascent was improvised when I awoke feeling anxious, uneasy. The track ended up with a sort of epic conclusion that to me sounds like hope and possibility."
The upcoming album is a quiet, contemplative work that foregrounds melody, mood, and texture. It's music created in the first moments of the early light, at times contemplative, patient and optimistic, at others foreboding and ominous. It encapsulates the potential of a new day and the many roads it may present. On the creation of the record, SOHN explains: "Given what had been happening in the news cycle, words and songs felt somehow inappropriate, and I really struggled to convey emotion in a way that satisfied me," SOHN shares. "I began a morning practice of improvisation—capturing my moods and thoughts before the day began. In a time when words were failing me, these dawn songs came to my rescue."
The album is accompanied by a short film of the same name, created by Catalan artists Carla Cervantes Caro and Mònica Figueras Domènech, shot during their own dawn rituals. Filmed in the Empordà region of Spain in the early hours, the piece is a poetic exploration of observation, hope, fear, and ultimately, love. A reflective and dynamic listening experience, i is the opening of an intriguing new chapter for SOHN, one which focuses on pure, honest creativity and harnessing the essence of what makes us human.
SOHN
Albadas
APM Records
October 10th, 2025
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