Poppy Ackroyd is a contemporary composer and instrumentalist whose evocative soundscapes have etched her name into the fabric of the neoclassical and post-minimalist music scene. Classically trained on violin and piano, she has carved out a unique niche by combining traditional instruments with innovative performance techniques and digital manipulation. Her work is characterized by intricate arrangements and delicate, layered textures, which are composed by recording and manipulating the sounds of acoustic instruments.

Ackroyd’s music is both introspective and exploratory, often blurring the lines between electronic and organic sounds. She burst onto the scene with albums such as "Escapement" and "Feathers", and has since continuously evolved her sonic portfolio. Her more recent releases, such as "Pause," demonstrate a maturing fusion of melodic narratives and ambient soundscapes, casting auditory spells that captivate listeners. With pieces like "Fleeting" and various reimagined reworks of "Pause," "Suspended," and "Stillness," Ackroyd demonstrates her affinity for collaboration and reinterpretation, showcasing the malleable nature of her compositions when filtered through the creative lenses of other artists like Hinako Omori, Anne Müller, and Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres.

Genres

Compositional Ambient

Neo-classical

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Latest Release

Pause Reimagined

Poppy Ackroyd

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released August 25, 2023