It can become so painful that many try to escape it
Matthew Derby (guitar/vocals)
Utopia & Visions Genre: Jazz
Under the artistic direction of Kiya Tabassian
a British Council Scholarship enabled him to study conducting with Vaclav Talich at the Prague Academy of Music
Pre-Order: Margaret Hermant * Freedom [New LP] White Sleeve It can become so painfulFreedom is a deeply atmospheric ambient harp album, exploring the instrument's natural resonance and spacious textures. It blends acoustic purity with subtle electronics, creating soundscapes of stillness, openness, and release. The album reflects on themes of inner peace, letting go, and the search for personal and artistic authenticity. Margaret Hermant, known from Echo Collective, brings her unique sensitivity for tone, layering, and emotion into a