Hailing from Canmore in Alberta, Cloudburxt is the moniker of Andrew Jonathan, a multi-instrumentalist and producer whose music is as much an ode to the natural world as it is to life as he experiences it. With influences ranging from Bon Iver to James Bay and Noah Kahan, Cloudburxt pairs delicate and soulful melodies and meaningful lyrics that evoke the serenity and grandeur of the wilderness.
His sound is an intricate balance between the challenges of life and the beauty that makes it all worthwhile, all framed by his love for the outdoors. His musical journey began at the age of thirteen when he started writing songs as a way to reason with the complexities of his inner world during tough times.
For him, music has always been a sanctuary, a space where he can process life’s experiences and express his passion for adventure. This passion, coupled with his studies in Film and Digital Music Production at Langara College and his performances, including live shows and radio appearances, has culminated in the creation of Cloudburxt, a project that feels both intimately personal yet relatable.
Cloudburxt’s latest single, “This Moment,” is a heartfelt reflection on the importance of living in the present. Recorded in his home studio, the track captures the delicate equilibrium between life’s inevitable challenges and the awe-inspiring moments that punctuate our existence. “This Moment” is at its core, a love song. Written as a touching reminder to his wife as well as to himself, Cloudburxt uses the track to explore the concept of presence, of being fully engaged with the here and now.
Casting an elegant indie folk sound, the crisp plucks of acoustic guitar come into focus to be met by Cloudburxt’s soulful vocal leads that drift above, adding stretched melodies above the shifting arrangement. With the rustle of percussion, the track leans into a folktronica soundscape where rattling drums and layers of enveloping instrumentation are capped by stunning vocal lines, resulting in a sound that’s at once anthemic and moving.
As the energy rises and falls, the downtempo rhythm carries the song thorugh moments of dreamy sonic bliss and memorable lines of silky vocals. It’s a superb showcase of Cloudburxt’s sheer originality and his ability to bring to life a unique sound in such a spectacular way.
Commenting on the single, he shares, “This song is about capturing the fleeting beauty of life and love—finding balance and freedom in the moment, and embracing the mystery that binds us.”
Listen to This Moment below
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