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<\/a><\/figure>\nAmbient music has often served as a refuge for artists seeking freedom beyond the constraints of their established identities. With\u00a0If We\u2019re Apart, I\u2019m Somewhere Missing You<\/strong><\/em>, Matthew<\/strong> Followill<\/strong> joins that tradition, unveiling a remarkably adventurous body of work under his new solo alias, CMF<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Across twenty-six compositions, Followill reimagines his relationship with sound. While listeners familiar with Kings Of Leon<\/strong> may recognise traces of his signature guitar style, those elements are presented through an entirely new lens. Chords dissolve into clouds of reverb, melodies emerge gradually from textured washes and rhythm becomes secondary to mood.<\/p>\n The album\u2019s strength lies in its refusal to remain static. One moment, listeners are immersed in the gentle drones of\u00a0\u2018AM.2<\/strong><\/em>\u2018 and\u00a0\u2018AM.3<\/strong><\/em>\u2018; the next, they encounter the shimmering movement of\u00a0\u2018Morningness<\/strong><\/em>\u2018\u00a0or the understated pulse of\u00a0\u2018Good Time Killer<\/strong><\/em>\u2018. Throughout the record, Followill demonstrates a willingness to follow ideas wherever they lead.<\/p>\n There is also a strong sense of narrative running through the project. Rather than presenting individual singles,\u00a0If We\u2019re Apart, I\u2019m Somewhere Missing You<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0unfolds as a continuous experience, encouraging listeners to engage with it as a complete work.<\/p>\n Followill describes the album as an exploration of organic instrumentation and ambient textures, created without expectations or commercial objectives. That philosophy is evident in every corner of the release. The music feels exploratory rather than calculated, prioritising atmosphere, emotion and discovery.<\/p>\n Tracks including\u00a0\u2018Soap Opera<\/strong><\/em>\u2018,\u00a0\u2018Our National Treasure<\/strong><\/em>\u2018\u00a0and\u00a0\u2018I Never Say It, But I Always Want To (You\u2019re Still My Hero)<\/strong><\/em>\u2018 showcase some of the album\u2019s most affecting moments, blending fragile melodic ideas with immersive production techniques. Elsewhere, warped delays, oscillating effects and grainy processing add depth and unpredictability.<\/p>\n What emerges is not merely a side project but a fully realised artistic statement. While Kings Of Leon<\/strong> remains Followill\u2019s primary creative outlet,\u00a0If We\u2019re Apart, I\u2019m Somewhere Missing You<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0proves there are still entirely new territories left for him to explore.<\/p>\n For listeners willing to surrender to its pace, the album offers a rewarding journey into the quieter, more experimental corners of Matthew Followill<\/strong>\u2018s imagination.<\/p>\n Track list:<\/strong><\/p>\n Dually Dreaming Listen Now:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Room Song
Improvision4
Our National Treasure
Morningness
Soap Opera
I Could Live Here
AM.3
I Never Say It, But I Always Want To (You\u2019re Still My Hero)
Good Time Killer
Somnolence
Timeoff
Country Silver
Art Of Speed Talking
Boyboots
5600KLVN
Sega Genesis
Healer Cheeks
Peach Fuzz
Beat On Beauty
Studio 8
AM.2
Mary\u2019s Lamb
Together
Waning Moon
Waxing Moon<\/p>\n