GRAMMY-nominated composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt and Australian producer and sonic healer GEM have embarked on a unique journey that intersects intuition, science, and sonic brilliance. This creative duo is not just redefining music but also our very perception of it. Their partnership, a symphony of intentionality, healing energy, and artistic alignment, transcends the boundaries of genre and geography, promising a musical experience like no other.
The magic of this collaboration began with a spontaneous meeting in New York and blossomed over coffee during GRAMMY week in Los Angeles. What started as a single partnership evolved into an immersive, meditative album—crafted with deep purpose and rooted in natural phenomena, such as solar eclipses, equinoxes, and even brain-heart coherence. These aren’t just songs; they’re sonic experiences designed with you in mind—meeting you where you’re emotionally, spiritually, and energetically.
Both Cheryl and GEM are visionaries in their own right. Cheryl is a composer whose ambient works and lyrical storytelling have landed her features in Forbes, GRAMMY.com, and beyond. GEM, known as Australia’s “sonic sorceress,“ holds two gold records and the distinction of being the first female Australian selected for the GRAMMY NEXT program. Together, their synergy is undeniable.
Working alongside three-time GRAMMY-winning producer Lonnie Park and mastering legend Jet Galindo, the pair tapped into an elite creative ecosystem. Yet it wasn’t just about accolades—it was about alchemy. As Cheryl described, “Lonnie didn’t just merge our sounds—he pulled out parts of us that wouldn’t have existed without this collaboration. One plus one equaled five.“ GEM echoed the sentiment, crediting the producers for helping preserve their musical identities while forging something uniquely unified.
The technical brilliance behind the project is equally powerful. Jet Galindo’s analog studio setup, engineered by herself, is one of a kind, and her presence added not just engineering expertise but a reminder of how vital female presence is in music production. GEM and Cheryl, both highly technical in their own right, reveled in the opportunity to collaborate with a team that respected their sonic intuition.
The most remarkable aspect of this project lies in its therapeutic design. Drawing on Cheryl’s previous work with the HeartMath Institute and GEM’s expertise in brainwave entrainment, the duo embedded subtle tempo shifts, natural field recordings, and ambient transitions to create music that regulates the nervous system. Whether you’re managing anxiety, trying to reset your energy, or looking to escape into peaceful soundscapes, the album delivers.
One standout track, “Eclipse,” was composed during a solar eclipse by Cheryl, with GEM adding textured layers during the lunar Eclipse that followed. This celestial timing is not just poetic—it’s intentional. “We were channeling cosmic energy,“ said GEM. Another highlight, “Equinox,” written by GEM in Los Angeles while feeling homesick, became a moving tribute to universal connection, featuring a stirring guest performance from Robin Tucker, a rising voice in the LGBTQ+ community.
Their collaboration is not just about music—it’s a movement. It’s the result of two spiritually grounded creators aligning their talents not for trend but for transformation. In an era where speed and noise dominate the music industry, Cheryl and GEM are offering listeners the gift of slowing down, tuning in, and genuinely feeling. Their music is a beacon of hope, inspiring us to believe in the healing power of sound.
As they continue exploring licensing opportunities for stadiums and significant events, the duo remains focused on one goal: expanding the capacity of every listener to heal, reflect, and grow.
So, if you ever need a reset, look no further. Cheryl B. Engelhardt and GEM are here to remind us that music isn’t just entertainment—it’s medicine. And together, they’ve bottled a kind of brilliance that’s both rare and unforgettable.
