Alexis Ffrench classical soul pioneer shares 24 and 'Coffee Song'

Today, pioneering pianist, composer and chart-topping Classical Soul artist Alexis Ffrench has shared his brand-new album 24.

Formed of 24 meticulously crafted piano pieces and intended as a musical companion to the clockwork regularity of everyday life, 24 unfurls as an immersive celebration of the joy and magic that can be found amongst seemingly simple moments.

Gently guiding listeners from dawn to dusk – through the quiet of early morning into the busy heart of day and on to the evening’s golden hour – 24 is woven from daydreams, memories of human connection and the desire for authenticity amongst an ever-evolving and increasingly simulated digital age.

Inspired in part by Alexis’ desire to retain the realness and intensity of feeling, which he believes is being chipped away by our continually AI-generated culture, 24 seeks to shake off the artificial and commemorate real-life interactions and authentic emotions. Alexis explains:

“If we don’t take steps to protect human creativity and celebrate the power of connection, we risk AI destroying the rich cultural works and genuine experiences humanity has made. In an environment where the next generation of creatives are already struggling to be heard, it’s more important than ever that we celebrate authentic moments.

In a world dominated by artificial intelligence, 24 is seated in human connection and emotional architecture. It’s a commentary about returning to ourselves through the wonder of our everyday lives and shared experiences.”

Recorded at legendary Provençal studio Miraval, owned by Brad Pitt and Damien Quintard, Alexis recorded 24 during ten-days of near-total immersion on an array vintage of grand pianos, upright pianos and organs. Adding delicate ripples of percussion to the record’s kaleidoscopic sound, 24 also enlists a string ensemble featuring harp and upright bass.

Alexis adds:

“I'm so inspired by the beauty found in everyday life and I wanted to create a body of work that both celebrates and soundtracks the day-to-day. From life’s quieter moments to the simple miracles in people’s lives, 24 is about being grateful for the simplicity and joy that surrounds us. It’s music to live by”.

From a burst of early morning optimism on opener ‘Good Morning’ to the free-flowing, jazz-tinged ray of sunshine ‘Coffee Song’, breezy and optimistic ‘In Flight’ and ‘Nine On Blue’, a mystical moment of warmth and reflection at the end of the day, 24 deftly soundtracks the day’s most intimate and introspective moments.

Elsewhere, ‘Blackbird Rising’ and ‘Blackbird Returning’ bookend the day: from the first birdsong of morning to its final call at dusk, the duo of tracks pluck on one of the most distinctive threads of Alexis’ career to date. From 2018 hit ‘Bluebird’ to 2022’s contemplative ‘Songbird’ and now the blackbird, birds and their enchanting symbolism have circled his work for years.

Further snippets of quiet mysticism are found on ‘Grateful’– a meditative space for intention and thankfulness – and the soulful snapshot of stillness evoked on ‘Midnight Dreamer’.

Closing track ‘Before The World Sings’ finds Alexis pursuing a hypnotic, hymnal-inspired sound that, rather than being conclusive, finds the record circling back to its own beginnings: the day is over, but another is about to start.

Throughout his career, Alexis has created music that speaks to the beauty, complexity and intimacy of everyday life. With 24, that spirit comes into full focus: an album that brings together music to live by.

Today, Alexis has also unveiled a striking and cinematic video for twinkling track ‘Coffee Song’. Inspired by a sign reading “Good Coffee for Good Causes” that Alexis spotted while wandering through London, the video is an ode to the optimism and wonder sparked by something as simple as a daily coffee. Watch here.

One of the world’s most exciting artists, Alexis Ffrench has played a pivotal role in bringing instrumental music to an ever-increasing audience. His accolades speak for themselves, with well over 1 billion streams across his catalogue, multiple No.1 albums and Gold-selling status in the USA for his single ‘Bluebird’.

Whether he’s performing at the King’s Coronation Concert to an audience of over 18 million, hosting his Gold ARIA Award-winning Apple Music show Classical Connections Radio, performing at major festivals and selling out venues worldwide, hosting masterclasses with schools & charitable organisations, or putting his own spin on contemporary pop hits for the online community he’s built, Alexis is driven by the desire to make music accessible to all.

Refusing to be confined by genre, era or convention, Alexis looks beyond the traditional boundaries of classical music. His expansive perspective draws on a rich and eclectic mosaic of influences, bringing together unexpected threads and opening up a world of possibility.

With the new album acting as a timelessly enchanting musical journey through the innumerable possibilities held inside one singular day, 24 welcomes in a contemplative and captivating new dawn for the forerunner of contemporary classical music.

In Spring 2027, Alexis will embark on a headline tour across the UK Europe, including a special show at London’s Palladium on 27 April.

ALEXIS FFRENCH - NEW ALBUM 24

OUT FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER

STREAM 24 HERE

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR ‘COFFEE SONG’ HERE

ALEXIS FFRENCH UK & IRELAND LIVE DATES 2027

• 20 APRIL – 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin
• 21 APRIL – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
• 27 APRIL – Palladium, London
• 5 JUNE – De Doelen, Rotterdam
• 6 JUNE – Stadsschouwburg, Groningen
• 9 JUNE – Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg
• 13 JUNE – Witold Lutoslawski Concert Studio of Polish Radio, Warsaw
• 15 JUNE – National Forum of Music, Wroclaw
• 16 JUNE – Berliner Philharmonie, Berlin
• 18 JUNE – Liederhalle, Stuttgart
• 20 JUNE – Le Trianon, Paris

Tickets available now here