Julia Kent is a Canadian cellist and composer known for her emotionally resonant and atmospheric instrumental works that blend classical sensibilities with contemporary soundscapes. With a music career that spans several decades, Kent began her journey as a member of the cello-driven rock outfit Rasputina before embarking on a fruitful solo career. Her distinctive style often incorporates looping and layering her cello with electronic processing, creating enveloping, cinematic textures that have resonated with audiences worldwide.

Kent’s solo discography reflects a profound exploration of the relationship between the organic and the digital, the past and the present. Her works, like "Temporal" and "Green and Grey (Expanded)," showcase this delicate balance, offering an evocative blend of natural acoustic tones and subtle electronics. Julia’s compositions have found a home not just in the hearts of listeners but also in the world of film and multimedia, as evidenced by her original soundtrack, "Stories from the Sea." She continues to push boundaries, as with "The Gyres," inspired by Ian Urbina’s book "The Outlaw Ocean," demonstrating a willingness to draw upon diverse sources of inspiration for her richly textured musical narratives. Julia Kent remains an evocative voice in the modern classical world, where each cello stroke and electro-acoustic hybridization serves as a narrative thread in her expansive musical tapestry.

Genres

Cello

Compositional Ambient

Modern Cello

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Latest Release

Leaves

Library Tapes•

Julia Kent

Album - 10 Tracks - Released November 17, 2023