On March 21, 2025, Heron officially returned to the musical landscape with the release of his new single, ‘Transcendental Meditation’, out on the Cracked Analogue imprint. This release marks the first offering from his eagerly-awaited album Underground Sky. This long-anticipated return, following a significant hiatus due to health and vocal challenges, has fans and critics alike buzzing with excitement. With a career spanning two decades, Heron’s blend of experimental pop, psychedelic influences, and introspective lyricism has shaped a singular artistic identity, making his work instantly recognisable and uniquely his own. This release heralds the start of a new era for the artist.
Heron is an artist, songwriter, producer, and mixer based in the UK whose career began in the early 2000s. Known for his genre-defying sound, Heron has carved a unique path, drawing comparisons to the likes of Beck, Prince, and The Beatles. His early works, including The Brown Room and Heron Vs Heron, were met with critical acclaim, with The Sunday Times Culture Magazine even naming The Brown Room their Record of the Week. Despite his quiet years, Heron remained deeply connected to the music scene, collaborating with emerging artists like Cathy Jain, whose debut EP he produced and co-wrote. With a history marked by both groundbreaking albums and pivotal collaborations, Heron has always maintained a reputation for being a fearless and eclectic artist, and now, in 2025, he returns to the spotlight with Underground Sky.
‘Transcendental Meditation’ opens with warm, enveloping synths, gently pulling the listener into a space that feels suspended between worlds. The track’s atmosphere is steeped in mellotron textures, creating an otherworldly cushion beneath Heron’s mantra-like vocals, which reverberate through the soundscape like whispers of calm. The song unfurls slowly, beginning with a soft, intimate narrative before shifting into a hypnotic repetition of the phrase “Let It Run,” which becomes the track’s pulse – steady, meditative, and unhurried. As the beat lingers, the song weaves through an intricate blend of psychedelic gospel and lo-fi rhythms, ebbing and flowing, always grounding itself in a sense of introspection. By the end, the track melts into a soft, lingering resolution, leaving behind a sense of stillness that mirrors the very essence of meditation.
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