New album from Ulrich Jannert

From his home base in Malmö, Sweden, German-born artist Ulrich Jannert continues to develop his output as a composer, songwriter and producer, delivering music that offers something truly meaningful. Known for his warm, melodic touch and reflective tone, Ulrich Jannert has long made music that soothes while also encouraging subtle reflection. His sonic world leans heavily into indie pop and rock stylings, stitching in threads of soul, R&B and modern country.

But perhaps his most defining quality is his ability to translate inner emotional landscapes into immersive listening experiences. With a career that’s flourished from intimate lo-fi instrumentals to shiny, genre-blurring productions, his latest release, Shape Your Galaxy, arrives as a superb distillation of his artistic growth and emotional honesty.

On Shape Your Galaxy, he presents an eight-track soul rock journey instilled with life lessons and inner transformation, serving up a soundtrack for anyone facing the uncertainty of modern life. With elements of neo soul threaded through rock-focused country grooves, the album encourages listeners to confront daily doubts, break out of their comfort zones and listen to the quiet voice that guides from within.

The production remains truly personal, with Ulrich handling everything from songwriting to studio execution. Once again using advanced vocal and sound technologies to ensure every vocal line is a perfect emotional match for the surrounding instrumentation, the record offers a slick cohesion of lyric and melody where each track balances feel-good vibes with reflective context. Backed by The Good Vibes Combo, the instrumentation stays buoyant and soulful without overwhelming the message that gives the songs their impact.

Opened by title track “Shape Your Galaxy,” the album starts off with a dazzling slice of downtempo, pop-focused soul where soaring vocals glide above the laid back punch of drums and drifting layers of immersive instrumentation. “Follow the compassion in your soul” follows with the invigorating energy of the steady drums propelling instantly catchy vocal leads and intricate instrumental flickers. With “Inner COMPASS,” Ulrich’s country influences shine with an emotive, slow-burning jam of soft guitar backing and the soft patter of percussion capped by compelling vocal leads.

Songs like “Heaven’s Door” cast an enchanting listening experience with the smooth shuffle of drums, elegant guitar flourishes and deep vocal timbre, crafting a blissfully melodic outing. “Dance in the rain” captures a superb country pop scene brimming with bright instrumentation, memorable melodic leads and graceful piano dashes.

Closing the album with “Shape Your Galaxy in Soul Rock,” Ulrich presents a charming finale of mellow grooves, inviting arrangement and smokey vocals which spin engrossing melodic leads carrying poignant lyricism. Throughout the record the artist leans into a life-affirming ethos; real change starts from the inside. Don’t just aim to do things right, aim to do the right things and whether it’s the drive to transform from a metaphorical caterpillar into a butterfly or the repeated encouragement to trust your own compass, Ulrich Jannert’s message is you don’t need permission to follow your path.

Listen to Shape Your Galaxy below