Los Angeles composer/pianist Christina Galisatus released their new single “Rest” yesterday.

The song is the second single stemming from Galisatus’ forthcoming debut album Without Night, which will arrive on January 27. The new track can be heard below.

Galisatus said this about the new song:

"My great aunt acted as the grandparent-figure for me and siblings since the last of my grandparents passed when I was around the age of five. She was a devout patron of the arts, regularly taking us to symphony and art museums in San Francisco. Once I started learning piano, she would sit in my parent’s living room to listen to me practice whatever classical piano repertoire I was learning at the time. Since her passing just about ten years ago, I’ve often thought about what she would think about the music that I compose and play today. “Rest” is a piece that I wrote for her; it both encapsulates my grief surrounding her passing while also incorporating the romantic-classical influences that she loved.”

“Rest” is available on digital services right now. Pre-orders for Without Night can be made here. The 16-track album includes Erin Bentlage (vocals), Michael Blasky (tenor saxophone), Steven Lugerner (bass clarinet), Brandon Bae (guitar), Joshua Crumbly (bass), and Zev Shearn-Nance (drums).

Tonight (December 14), Galisatus will perform two sets at Los Angeles jazz club Sam First. Both sets (7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.) will be livestreamed for those unable to attend. Tickets for the performances are on sale here.