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Meet Message To Bears \u2014 the musical project of composer and multi-instrumentalist Jerome Alexander. Based in Bristol and originally from London, Jerome has quietly built a dedicated global following with his deeply personal and emotionally rich sound. His music, which blends ambient textures with folk and post-rock influences, has found its way into everything from BBC radio shows to major festivals, Netflix series, and even the cult-favorite video game Life is Strange<\/em>.<\/p>\n With over 200 million streams and a new single, Open Lungs<\/em>, now out via Lost Birds Records, Jerome continues to explore the intersection of sound, emotion, and atmosphere. We sat down to talk about the inspiration behind his latest work, how he approaches composition, and what keeps him grounded through it all.<\/p>\n Q: Tell us about your personal journey into music.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019ve always been drawn to music as a way of expressing things that can\u2019t quite be put into words. I started out\u00a0 experimenting with recording at home\u2014layering acoustic guitar, piano, and field recordings\u2014and gradually found a\u00a0 sound that felt honest. Over time, what began as a very personal, solitary process grew into something that\u00a0 connected with others, which still feels a bit surreal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Q: greatest inspirations and influences?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019ve been inspired by a mix of post-rock, ambient, classical, and folk music. Artists like Sigur R\u00f3s, Nils Frahm, and\u00a0 J\u00f3hann J\u00f3hannsson have been big influences, along with acts like Explosions in the Sky and Sufjan Stevens. But\u00a0 inspiration also comes from outside music\u2014from nature and personal experiences. I\u2019m fascinated by the emotional\u00a0 power of sound and how textures and dynamics can tell a story without needing lyrics.\u00a0<\/p>\n Q: Tell us about your name!<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n There\u2019s not much of a story behind it, only in that I once saw the phrase online and I initially thought it was a band.\u00a0 When I discovered it wasn\u2019t I decided to you use it as my own moniker. I\u2019ve always liked animals.\u00a0<\/p>\n Q: What about your creative process?<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n This particular track began on strummed guitar, eventually transposing it to analogue synth for a different feel. I built\u00a0 around it gradually, layering textures\u2014strings, guitar, ambient pads and initially wordless vocals which eventually\u00a0 turned into actual lyrics\u2014and letting the emotion of the piece guide the structure. I\u2019m often working with loops and\u00a0 fragments that evolve naturally, almost like painting with sound. I try not to overthink things at first\u2014just capture a\u00a0 feeling\u2014and then shape it carefully until it feels complete.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Q: Anything else you’d like to share?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019ve got a new album titled Tired Eyes, Waking Hearts <\/em>coming out this year, which I\u2019m really excited about\u2014it\u2019s a\u00a0 deeply personal record, and I can\u2019t wait to share it. I\u2019ve also got 2 films to score this year, which is a great creative\u00a0 challenge.<\/p>\n Photo Giulia Spadafora<\/p>\n Instagram<\/strong><\/a> – <\/strong>Spotify<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n