Message To Bears Releases Enchanting New Single ‘Open Lungs’

London-born composer and producer Message To Bears is set to release his latest single, ‘Open Lungs’, on March 28, 2025, via Lost Birds Records.

Message To Bears has garnered over 200 million streams across platforms and has been featured on BBC Radio, NPR, KEXP, and more. His music has also been included in notable projects such as Life is Strange and Netflix’s Virgin Riverand Warrior Nun.

‘Open Lungs’, aptly named, is a sonic hug that guides the listener through a journey from a state of tension to one of grounded composure through harnessing the power of your breath – a simple yet often-overlooked salve for the stresses of living in the 21st century. The song begins, tender yet tense, with soft, droning pads, smatterings of percussion and haunting vocals. Vast, evocative and soothing, the track builds in hope and intensity with spacious yet intricate reverb-soaked instrumentation carrying the refrain “My lungs on fire”. The song is a beautiful ode to expansion and embodiment – a therapeutic and worthwhile listen.

Message To Bears shared: “‘Open Lungs’ is a reflection on the connection between breath and anxiety. I’ve always been obsessed with the role that my lungs play in how I feel. As the instrumentation increases, I wanted this to reflect the idea of being able to breathe properly again.”

Message To Bears has earned praise from Stereogum, Mixmag, Teen Vogue, CLASH Magazine, NOTION, and more for his ability to blend orchestral and ambient elements into deeply moving compositions. Publications have described his music as “stunning sonic journeys” and “cinematic in its ebb and flow of energy.” His past works, including albums like Departures, Folding Leaves, and Maps, have resonated with listeners seeking immersive and introspective soundscapes.

Having shared stages with artists such as Nils Frahm, Ólafur Arnalds, and The Tallest Man on Earth, and performed at Green Man Festival, Message To Bears continues to push the boundaries of Folktronica and Modern Classical music. His ability to craft deeply emotive pieces has solidified his place in the contemporary music landscape.

For fans of Cinematic Orchestra, Novo Amor, and Sufjan Stevens, ‘Open Lungs’ is an essential listen—an intricate, heartfelt composition that speaks to the universal experience of breath, anxiety, and release.

‘Open Lungs’ is set for release on March 28, 2025, via Lost Birds Records. Stay tuned for its debut and immerse yourself in the soothing soundscapes of Message To Bears.

Private listen NOW! Message To Bears – ‘Open Lungs’