Flaer

Flaer is the musical project of Realf Heygate, a painter and multi-instrumentalist from rural Leicestershire, England. Flaer’s music creates atmospheric instrumental soundscapes that blend folk, classical, and cinematic influences, evoking a sense of place and mood often described as "folk horror" without slipping into cliché. Flaer’s debut album, *Preludes* (2023), released on the Leaf Label’s Odda Recordings, showcases this style with delicate piano, cello, and subtle layers that conjure misty, evocative scenes, drawing comparisons to British horror soundtracks and pastoral folk traditions. Flaer continues to explore these haunting textures with releases like the *Burrow* EP (2024) and recent singles including *Air Loom* and *Starling Descends* (2025).

This Flaer should not be confused with other artists or bands sharing the same or similar names. Realf Heygate’s Flaer is distinguished by its instrumental, atmospheric, and painterly approach rooted in UK folk and classical motifs, standing apart from similarly named acts in other genres or regions.