On February 14, 2025, French electronic music composer Jean-Philippe Ruelle released his newest single, “Switeewave,” which lives up to its delicate name with a warm, cocoon-like charm. Inspired by ambient pioneers like Vangelis, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Air, Ruelle crafts a sonic world where simplicity becomes a sanctuary. Fittingly released on Valentine’s Day, “Switeewave” invites you to retreat into softness, not just for the day of love, but for every moment that needs a touch of warmth.
The song opens in a haze of dreamy shimmer, with textures so soft they feel like mist caught in sunlight. Gentle, glinting taps sparkle across the soundscape, giving the impression of someone tiptoeing gracefully, like a ballerina on air. It’s immersive, like Ruelle seems to prize in his composition. There’s just a quietly unfolding atmosphere that gradually pulls you inward.
On the bridge, a subtle warmth rises. The music expands like a breath of air in a foggy room. The tempo relaxes further, allowing a fragile and light piano melody to slide in. It floats wispily, suspended in open space, echoing Ruelle’s own words about a melody “restrained, almost out of shyness.”
There’s no complex narrative behind “Switeewave,” and that’s precisely the point. Born in the stillness of winter, it’s a track built on feeling rather than storytelling. Its romance is hushed, which is Ruelle’s power. By holding back, he lets emotion lead.
“Switeewave” is the single that will keep you close, to return to whenever all else gets too loud. Listen to it on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan