In the bustling heart of New York City, ambient electronic musician Shea Betts crafts sonic landscapes that transcend the urban landscape. Originally hailing from Edmonton, Canada, and making his way through Montreal before settling in New York in 2017, Betts brings a unique perspective to his music. His latest offering, the track “Passengers”, is a glimpse into his upcoming album, “Enna”, and a captivating exploration inspired by the essence of travel.

“Passengers” unfolds like a contemplative journey, mirroring the artist’s own experiences with its intricate use of varying time signatures, sequence lengths, and generative methods. The layers of Betts’s music exhibit a subtle evolution, shifting seamlessly into new forms, much like the changing scenery during a transit. The slow-moving chords encapsulate the essence of long highways and train journeys, while a swelling arpeggio propels the composition forward, echoing the momentum of exploration.

The composition itself is a delicate and blissful tapestry, ebbing and flowing through dreamy soundscapes that invite listeners to get lost in its ethereal embrace. Influences from luminaries like Nils Frahm, Susumu Yokata, and Brian Eno resonate throughout “Passengers”, creating a sonic experience that transcends the boundaries of ambient electronic music.

Building on the thematic exploration initiated in his first album, “Sea / Sky”, released in 2020, Betts’s upcoming album, “Enna”, delves into the intricate interplay of memory, time, and place. The slow-moving chords, interspersed with shimmering arpeggios, create an otherworldly soundscape that invites introspection and contemplation.

“Shea Betts has masterfully captured the essence of travel and introspection in ‘Passengers’, providing a glimpse into the sonic odyssey that awaits in his upcoming album, ‘Enna’. In the midst of bustling city life, Betts invites listeners to embark on a tranquil journey, where the music becomes a companion in the exploration of memory and the passage of time”.