Ian Rae’s latest work “No Time for Tears” is a breath of Fresh air in a world that seems to be full of noise and flashy moments. He released this piece in June, 2025 just a few days after his last EP Sleeping Angel and it’s packed with even more sweetness. This Ten-track album proves what a talent he is and how natural creating music can be for him.
With more heart than many artists his age and doing it all from the comfort of his home, no tours, no concerts, just pure music streamed live to his growing community of fans all over the world. Rae’s story is as special as his sound and in just over three years, he has released 15 albums, 9 singles and over 200 original tracks. His music has been streamed millions of times across over a hundred countries. Rae creates time to connect with his music lovers on Tiktok and Instagram whenever he goes Live on these platforms with over a million followers.
The album kicks off with the title track No Time for Tears a gentle piano piece that somehow keeps you hooked. Nothing dramatic, just soft, flowing notes that feel calm, thoughtful and delightful. Rae lets each note marinate and it’s just like listening to someone think out loud through Music. Every emotion is felt without the need for the Lyric.
This soft, emotional style progresses in other instrumentals like Jen’s Theme and Time slips away. Rae combines piano and strings in a way that soothes the soul, never boring. It’s a dreamy sound; one that’s worth streaming.
One of the highlights is That’s My Girl” captures a feeling that’s beyond words. It’s like telling a story with just sound, no words, nothing said yet everything felt. Rae also looks back at his own work and in this album, he includes a solo piano version of “Close your eyes” from his earlier album now and then. It’s quieter and filled with more depth here, almost like looking at an old photograph and sharing what it means to him presently.
The most emotional track on this piece of art is Let Me Down and it happens to be the only song with vocals. You get goosebumps as Ellie Lou Baillie brings something truly special to this track. Her soft voice, warm and melodious mixes beautifully with Rae’s piano. It’s almost like a quiet conversation between two people trying to say goodbye with kindness and warmth. There’s a tiny bit of Jazz in the Rhythm, slow, gentle and honest. You can hear the gap between the notes and that says just as much as the music itself. A beautiful yet heartbreaking moment that lingers long after it ends.
Ending the album is the track Sea Shanty which switches the mood in a lovely way making it brighter and even more delightful. This track completes the mood. A soft ending that reminds you to keep moving forward just because there’s so much ahead that you don’t wanna miss out on.
Beyond music, NO TIME FOR TEARS is a message, one that tells us that quiet music can speak the loudest. It simply asks that you slow down, listen closely and feel more deeply. It’s proof that less can be more and while Rae might not be on stage, he proves with every note that music can still connect us, calm us and carry us through.
No Time for Tears is a gift; one you can hold on to after the music stops.
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