Pause

Pause is a ten-track solo piano suite by Brighton-based composer Poppy Ackroyd, marking her fourth studio album. Written during the pandemic and after the birth of her first child, the collection centers on intimate piano performances with extended techniques. Released on One Little Independent Records on November 12, 2021, it features tracks such as Seedling and Pause that showcase a refined neo-classical voice. The album presents a cohesive meditation on stillness and momentum, rooted in Ackroyd's distinctive blend of melody and texture.