Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
#3 Juliet Ruin
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2026-03-24
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CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops
Loud – #8 Cepheidae Variable, #10 Born Divided
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-24
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CIVL 101.7FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #6 Juliet Ruin, #7 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-24
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CJSW 90.9FM – Calgary
Loud – #4 Juliet Ruin, #7 Pythonic, #8 Phaeton, #9 Merfolk
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-24
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CICK 93.9FM – Smithers
Top 30 – #20 Unpunished
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-03-24
Category: Cepheidae Variable
0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/ !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 #3 Juliet Ruin | CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops Loud – #8 Cepheidae Variable, #10 Born Divided | CIVL 101.7FM – Abbotsford Loud – #6 Juliet Ruin, #7 Phaeton | CJSW 90.9FM – Calgary Loud – #4 Juliet Ruin, #7 Pythonic, #8 Phaeton, #9 Merfolk | CICK 93.9FM – Smithers Top 30 – #20 Unpunished
0 \m/ Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/ !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 #3 Triskelyon, #4 Pythonic | CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops Loud – #8 Cepheidae Variable, #10 Born Divided | CFOU 89.1FM – Trois-Rivieres Loud – #9 Triskelyon | CIVL 101.7FM – Abbotsford Loud – #5 Triskelyon, #6 Juliet Ruin, #7 Phaeton, #8 MUTANK | CJLO 1690AM – Montreal Loud – #4 Pythonic, #8 Triskelyon | CJSR 88.5M – Edmonton Loud – #7 Outlying | CJSW 90.9FM – Calgary Loud – #4 Pythonic, #8 Triskelyon | CJUM 101.5FM – Winnipeg Loud – #10 Gravewitch | CICK 93.9FM – Smithers Top 30 – #12 Unpunished | CJLO 1690AM – Montreal Top 30 – #17 Pythonic
\m/ Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
#3 Triskelyon, #4 Pythonic
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2026-03-17
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CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops
Loud – #8 Cepheidae Variable, #10 Born Divided
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-17
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CFOU 89.1FM – Trois-Rivieres
Loud – #9 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfou.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-17
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CIVL 101.7FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #5 Triskelyon, #6 Juliet Ruin, #7 Phaeton, #8 MUTANK
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-17
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CJLO 1690AM – Montreal
Loud – #4 Pythonic, #8 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-17
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CJSR 88.5M – Edmonton
Loud – #7 Outlying
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-17
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CJSW 90.9FM – Calgary
Loud – #4 Pythonic, #8 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-17
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CJUM 101.5FM – Winnipeg
Loud – #10 Gravewitch
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-17
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CICK 93.9FM – Smithers
Top 30 – #12 Unpunished
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-03-17
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CJLO 1690AM – Montreal
Top 30 – #17 Pythonic
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-03-17
0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 !earshot – The National Loud Chart #2 Pythonic, #5 Woodhawk | CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops Loud – #1 Woodhawk, #3 Born Divided | CFOU 89.1 FM – Trois-Rivieres Loud – #9 Triskelyon | CFUV 101.9 FM – Victoria Loud – #7 Outlying | CJLO 1690 AM – Montreal Loud – #3 Pythonic | CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton Loud – #7 Outlying | CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary Loud – #4 Pythonic, #6 Triskelyon, #10 Cepheidae Variable | CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg Loud – #8 Gravewitch | CFRU 93.3 FM – Guelph Top 30 – #26 Daidalos – Rockshots Records | CICK 93.9 FM – Smithers Top 30 – #4 Unpunished | CJLO 1690 AM – Montreal Top 30 – #15 Pythonic
Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love!
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
#2 Pythonic, #5 Woodhawk
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2026-03-10
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CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops
Loud – #1 Woodhawk, #3 Born Divided
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-10
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CFOU 89.1 FM – Trois-Rivieres
Loud – #9 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfou.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-10
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CFUV 101.9 FM – Victoria
Loud – #7 Outlying
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfuv.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-10
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CJLO 1690 AM – Montreal
Loud – #3 Pythonic
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-10
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CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton
Loud – #7 Outlying
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-10
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CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary
Loud – #4 Pythonic, #6 Triskelyon, #10 Cepheidae Variable
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-10
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CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg
Loud – #8 Gravewitch
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-10
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CFRU 93.3 FM – Guelph
Top 30 – #26 Daidalos – Rockshots Records
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfru.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-03-10
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CICK 93.9 FM – Smithers
Top 30 – #4 Unpunished
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-03-10
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CJLO 1690 AM – Montreal
Top 30 – #15 Pythonic
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-03-10
0 Thank you, Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/ For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 !earshot – The National Loud Chart # 2 Triskelyon | CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops Loud – #3 Cepheidae Variable | CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Loud # 5 Triskelyon, #7 Juliet Ruin, #8 Phaeton | CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton Loud – #5 Outlying, #8 Merfolk | CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary Loud – #5 Triskelyon, #8 Phaeton, #9 Cepheidae Variable, #10 Juliet Ruin | CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg Loud – #2 Gravewitch, #10 Triskelyon
Thank you, Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
# 2 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2026-02-10
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CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops
Loud – #3 Cepheidae Variable
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-10
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CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Loud # 5 Triskelyon, #7 Juliet Ruin, #8 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-10
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CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton
Loud – #5 Outlying, #8 Merfolk
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-10
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CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary
Loud – #5 Triskelyon, #8 Phaeton, #9 Cepheidae Variable, #10 Juliet Ruin
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-10
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CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg
Loud – #2 Gravewitch, #10 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-10
0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/ !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 #1 Triskelyon | CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops Loud – #3 Cepheidae Variable | CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Loud – #2 Triskelyon, #4 Juliet Ruin, #7 Phaeton | CJLO 1690 AM – Montreal Loud – #10 The Judge The Juror | CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary Loud – #1 Triskelyon, #8 Discovery Through Torment, #10 KARU Rockshots Records | CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg Loud – #4 Gravewitch, #7 Triskelyon | CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary Top 30 – #18 Triskelyon
Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
#1 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2026-02-03
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CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops
Loud – #3 Cepheidae Variable
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-03
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CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #2 Triskelyon, #4 Juliet Ruin, #7 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-03
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CJLO 1690 AM – Montreal
Loud – #10 The Judge The Juror
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-03
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CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary
Loud – #1 Triskelyon, #8 Discovery Through Torment, #10 KARU Rockshots Records
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-03
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CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg
Loud – #4 Gravewitch, #7 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-03
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CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary
Top 30 – #18 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-02-03
0 Take A Journey Through Sound and Space w/ CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE’s Playthrough For “The Conduit” From Debut Album “Primordial Reverie”
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – January 2026
Take A Journey Through Sound and Space w/ CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE’s Playthrough For “The Conduit”
Debut Album “Primordial Reverie” Out Now!
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Photo Credit – Solo artist: Ryan Koepke – Guitar, Bass, Composition, Production
Progressive metal solo project Cepheidae Variable has released a brand‑new guitar playthrough for “The Conduit,” one of the most dynamic and emotionally charged tracks from the debut album “Primordial Reverie.”
“The Conduit” marks a pivotal moment in the album’s second act, an intense, cinematic chapter that bridges the whimsical sci‑fi elements of “Encounter” with the escalating scale of the album’s final movement.
The track opens with melancholic synths before erupting into layered taiko drums, atmospheric guitar harmonies, and shifting rhythmic tension. A dark, unexpected synth interlude fractures the momentum before the main theme returns in a mutated form, culminating in blast beats, a crushing breakdown, and a soaring, multi‑layered outro.
Koepke visualizes the piece as a journey through a cosmic portal, an entry point into the album’s “final frontier.”
The new guitar playthrough showcases the track’s technicality, emotional weight, and intricate layering, offering fans a closer look at the musicianship behind one of the album’s standout compositions.
Watch the playthrough for “The Conduit” via its premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.
Created by multi‑instrumentalist and composer Ryan Koepke, Cepheidae Variable began as a personal creative outlet, an experiment in musical growth that unexpectedly evolved into a fully realized artistic endeavor. The project took on new urgency following Koepke’s father’s cancer diagnosis, a life‑changing moment that pushed him to stop waiting and finally release music publicly after nearly two decades of playing guitar.
“Primordial Reverie became something I needed to make. It reflects the turbulence of that period—my father’s treatment, the optimism that followed, and becoming an expecting father myself. All of that emotion found its way into the music,” explains Koepke.
“Primordial Reverie” is a concept‑driven instrumental album built around three distinct acts, each defined by evolving biomes, tonal shifts, and recurring motifs. The record moves from symphonic fantasy elements to increasingly technical, sci‑fi‑influenced soundscapes. Fans of Dream Theater, Haken, Intervals, Wintersun, and Caligula’s Horse will find familiar touchpoints, though Koepke’s writing maintains a unique identity shaped by improvisation, orchestration, and thematic storytelling.
“The album was always meant to be experienced as a complete piece. Themes mutate, rhythms return in unexpected ways, and each track supports the next. I wanted listeners to imagine their own story,” says Koepke.
The album features artwork by renowned collage artist Alex Eckman‑Lawn, whose surreal imagery helped shape the album’s tonal evolution. The music mirrors Koepke’s personal journey, blending uplifting fantasy elements with darker, more complex compositions.
From the adventurous energy of “Carving a Dragon” to the chaotic, orchestrated grandeur of “Singularity,” “Primordial Reverie” offers a wide spectrum of moods and textures while maintaining a cohesive narrative arc.
“I hope listeners can build their own story from the instrumentation. This album means a lot to me, and sharing it feels like sharing a piece of my life,” adds Koepke.
“Primordial Reverie” (released Nov 7th, 2025) is available now on all major streaming platforms and on CD at the following links:
https://cepheidaevariable.com/music
https://open.spotify.com/album/4BLZtU4yKDxOJEBiwE4Mpg
Videos:
“Carving a Dragon” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhp5qvAn2Pk
“The Waiting Storm” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohvtVeir32g
“Chromatic Haven” ft. guest solo from Matt Mills – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBuDp0Pm_Cw
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Track Listing:
1. Overture (3:11)
2. Carving a Dragon (4:04)
3. The Waiting Storm (3:13)
4. Zephyr of Ouroboros (9:15)
5. Encounter (5:53)
6. The Conduit (6:03)
7. Chromatic Haven (5:11)
8. Entropic Harvester (10:27)
9. Singularity (11:32)
Album Length: 58:53
For more info: https://cepheidaevariable.com/
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“This was a solid album to listen to. Without vocals, the artist has to work harder to convey his feelings and emotions in his music, and Ryan did that well. Many of the melodies you can hum or sing along with, and that’s a testament to the instrumental album.” – Metal Temple
“This is a well-performed album, great playing and a punch of a production too. Almost a 4 in grading.4/5” – Melodic.net
“Combining symphonic textures, sci-fi ambience, and progressive intricacy, Primordial Reverie explores the balance between chaos and melody, emotion and evolution. Through layers of orchestral arrangements, synths, and guitar-driven storytelling, Ryan invites listeners to experience a sonic voyage through creation, transformation, and reflection.” – Crannk
“It’s easy for instrumental metal, and for progressive metal, to lose their emotional punch in a pile of clever passages. Ryan Koepke does an excellent job maintaining poignancy throughout Primordial Reverie‘s hour-ish run time. This album does feel like a singular journey that takes the listener into different emotional headspaces as the music unfolds.” – Metal Utopia
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0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 #1 Triskelyon – Moribund Records | CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops Loud – #6 Ivy Gardens, #10 Merfolk | CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Loud – #7 Triskelyon, #8 Juliet Ruin, #10 Phaeton | CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton Loud – #10 Devolver | CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary Loud – #2 Triskelyon, #8 Discovery Through Torment, #9 KARU – Rockshots Records | CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg Loud – #6 Triskelyon, #8 Gravewitch | CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops Top 30 – #19 Cepheidae Variable
Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love!
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
#1 Triskelyon – Moribund Records
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops
Loud – #6 Ivy Gardens, #10 Merfolk
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #7 Triskelyon, #8 Juliet Ruin, #10 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton
Loud – #10 Devolver
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary
Loud – #2 Triskelyon, #8 Discovery Through Torment, #9 KARU – Rockshots Records
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg
Loud – #6 Triskelyon, #8 Gravewitch
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops
Top 30 – #19 Cepheidae Variable
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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0 !earshot – Charts For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops Loud – #6 Ivy Gardens, #10 Merfolk | CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Loud – #5 Triskelyon, #7 Juliet Ruin, #10 Phaeton | CJLO 1690 AM – Montreal Loud – #4 The Reticent | CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton Loud – #4 Merfolk, #5 Devolver, #10 Juliet Ruin | CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary Loud – #5 Cepheidae Variable, #6 Ancient Thrones, #9 Triskelyon, #10 Discovery Through Torment | CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg Loud – #8 Triskelyon | CFRU 93.3 FM – Guelph Top 30 – #18 Silas Fernandes, #30 Merfolk
!earshot – Charts
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops
Loud – #6 Ivy Gardens, #10 Merfolk
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-20
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CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #5 Triskelyon, #7 Juliet Ruin, #10 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-20
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CJLO 1690 AM – Montreal
Loud – #4 The Reticent
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-20
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CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton
Loud – #4 Merfolk, #5 Devolver, #10 Juliet Ruin
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-20
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CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary
Loud – #5 Cepheidae Variable, #6 Ancient Thrones, #9 Triskelyon, #10 Discovery Through Torment
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-20
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CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg
Loud – #8 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-20
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CFRU 93.3 FM – Guelph
Top 30 – #18 Silas Fernandes, #30 Merfolk
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfru.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-01-20
0 CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE Shares New Guitar Playthrough “Zephyr of Ouroboros” Off Debut Album “Primordial Reverie”
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – December 18, 2025
CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE Shares New Guitar Playthrough “Zephyr of Ouroboros” Off Debut Album “Primordial Reverie”
Out Now! Debut Album “Primordial Reverie” – A Sonic Journey Through Emotion, Evolution, and Imagination
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Photo Credit – Solo artist: Ryan Koepke – Guitar, Bass, Composition, Production
Progressive metal solo project Cepheidae Variable has released a striking new guitar playthrough video for “Zephyr of Ouroboros”, a centerpiece track from the debut album “Primordial Reverie”. The video showcases the intricate musicianship and layered storytelling that define the project, offering fans a closer look at the technical and emotional depth behind the music.
Formed by guitarist and composer Ryan Koepke, Cepheidae Variable began as a personal exploration of musical growth, but quickly evolved into a fully realized artistic vision following his father’s cancer diagnosis. The project became both a creative outlet and a deeply personal journey, reflecting life’s turbulence and resilience.
“Primordial Reverie” is a concept album built entirely through instrumentation, weaving orchestral elements, synths, and guitars into three distinct acts. “Zephyr of Ouroboros” marks the conclusion of the album’s first act, opening with a windy soundscape and orchestral arrangement before diving into odd time signatures, soaring violin‑guitar harmonies, and circular song structures that mirror the eternal cycle of the Ouroboros.
Koepke describes his writing process as “like writing a book,” with each track supporting the next to create a cohesive narrative. The playthrough highlights his ability to fuse technical precision with emotional storytelling, drawing influence from bands such as Dream Theater, Haken, Intervals, Wintersun, and Caligula’s Horse.
Released earlier this year, “Primordial Reverie” is available on all major streaming platforms and on CD. The album moves from symphonic fantasy atmospheres to sci‑fi‑infused progressive metal, balancing melody, chaos, and experimentation. With artwork by renowned collage artist Alex Eckman‑Lawn, the record invites listeners to craft their own imaginative journey through its evolving soundscapes.
Cepheidae Variable plans to continue evolving, with future releases potentially expanding beyond instrumental compositions and even beyond the solo format. For now, the “Zephyr of Ouroboros” playthrough offers fans a glimpse into the heart of the project, a fusion of technical mastery, emotional honesty, and boundless creativity.
Watch the playthrough video for “Zephyr of Ouroboros” via its premiere on MetalInsider HERE.
The digital and CD album (released Nov 7th) “Primordial Reverie” is available at https://cepheidaevariable.com/music
Videos:
“Carving a Dragon” – https://youtu.be/qhp5qvAn2Pk
“The Waiting Storm” – https://youtu.be/ohvtVeir32g
“Chromatic Haven” ft. guest solo from Matt Mills at https://youtu.be/eqmuLrQ4Ysg
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Track Listing:
1. Overture (3:11)
2. Carving a Dragon (4:04)
3. The Waiting Storm (3:13)
4. Zephyr of Ouroboros (9:15)
5. Encounter (5:53)
6. The Conduit (6:03)
7. Chromatic Haven (5:11)
8. Entropic Harvester (10:27)
9. Singularity (11:32)
Album Length: 58:53
For more info: https://cepheidaevariable.com/
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“This was a solid album to listen to. Without vocals, the artist has to work harder to convey his feelings and emotions in his music, and Ryan did that well. Many of the melodies you can hum or sing along with, and that’s a testament to the instrumental album.” – Metal Temple
“Combining symphonic textures, sci-fi ambience, and progressive intricacy, Primordial Reverie explores the balance between chaos and melody, emotion and evolution. Through layers of orchestral arrangements, synths, and guitar-driven storytelling, Ryan invites listeners to experience a sonic voyage through creation, transformation, and reflection.” – Crannk
“It’s easy for instrumental metal, and for progressive metal, to lose their emotional punch in a pile of clever passages. Ryan Koepke does an excellent job maintaining poignancy throughout Primordial Reverie‘s hour-ish run time. This album does feel like a singular journey that takes the listener into different emotional headspaces as the music unfolds.” – Metal Utopia
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ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780
jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
Facebook – Asher Media Relations
Instagram – Asher Media
Tweet – AsherMedia
0 CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE Posts New Guitar Playthrough “Chromatic Haven” ft. guest Matt Mills From Debut Album “Primordial Reverie”
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – November 19, 2025
CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE Posts New Guitar Playthrough “Chromatic Haven” ft. guest Matt Mills
Out Now! Debut Album “Primordial Reverie” – A Sonic Journey Through Emotion, Evolution, and Imagination
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Photo Credit – Solo artist: Ryan Koepke – Guitar, Bass, Composition, Production
Kelowna, Canada’s progressive metal project Cepheidae Variable has released a brand-new guitar playthrough video for “Chromatic Haven”, showcasing a blistering guest solo from acclaimed guitarist Matt Mills. The track is featured on the band’s debut album, “Primordial Reverie,” a sweeping instrumental concept record that has already drawn attention for its ambitious scope and emotional depth.
Founded by guitarist and composer Ryan Koepke, Cepheidae Variable began as a personal exploration of musical growth. Initially conceived without grand ambitions, the project took on deeper meaning following Koepke’s father’s cancer diagnosis and quickly evolved into a cathartic exploration of life’s turbulence.
“It drove me to stop waiting around and create something I’d be proud of. The writing process became both a creative outlet and a source of resilience, further fueled by the news that I was becoming a father. These life events shaped the emotional upheaval woven throughout Primordial Reverie,” explains Koepke.
“Primordial Reverie” unfolds like a three-act story told entirely through instrumentation, blending symphonic fantasy elements with progressive metal complexity and sci-fi-inspired soundscapes. The album’s layered orchestration, shifting time signatures, and recurring motifs create a listening experience designed to be absorbed in full.
“Chromatic Haven” offers a moment of whimsy and groove before turning darker, with heavy guitars and atmospheric leads driving the listener toward the album’s climactic final act. Mills’ guest solo adds virtuosic flair, elevating the track’s tension and release while highlighting the collaborative spirit behind the project. The playthrough video captures the technical precision and emotional resonance that define Cepheidae Variable’s sound.
With “Primordial Reverie,” Koepke has established Cepheidae Variable as a unique voice in modern progressive metal, drawing influence from Dream Theater, Haken, Intervals, Wintersun, and Caligula’s Horse while carving out a distinct identity. Though currently instrumental, Koepke envisions the project evolving further in future releases, potentially expanding beyond its solo roots.
Watch “Chromatic Haven” ft. guest solo from Matt Mills at https://youtu.be/eqmuLrQ4Ysg
Digital Album (released Nov 7th) “Primordial Reverie” – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cepheidaevariable/primordial-reverie
CD Album – https://cepheidaevariable.bandcamp.com/album/primordial-reverie
Playthrough – “Carving a Dragon” – https://youtu.be/qhp5qvAn2Pk
Playthrough – “The Waiting Storm” – https://youtu.be/ohvtVeir32g
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Track Listing:
1. Overture (3:11)
2. Carving a Dragon (4:04)
3. The Waiting Storm (3:13)
4. Zephyr of Ouroboros (9:15)
5. Encounter (5:53)
6. The Conduit (6:03)
7. Chromatic Haven (5:11)
8. Entropic Harvester (10:27)
9. Singularity (11:32)
Album Length: 58:53
For more info: https://cepheidaevariable.com/
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“This was a solid album to listen to. Without vocals, the artist has to work harder to convey his feelings and emotions in his music, and Ryan did that well. Many of the melodies you can hum or sing along with, and that’s a testament to the instrumental album.” – Metal Temple
“Combining symphonic textures, sci-fi ambience, and progressive intricacy, Primordial Reverie explores the balance between chaos and melody, emotion and evolution. Through layers of orchestral arrangements, synths, and guitar-driven storytelling, Ryan invites listeners to experience a sonic voyage through creation, transformation, and reflection.” – Crannk
“It’s easy for instrumental metal, and for progressive metal, to lose their emotional punch in a pile of clever passages. Ryan Koepke does an excellent job maintaining poignancy throughout Primordial Reverie‘s hour-ish run time. This album does feel like a singular journey that takes the listener into different emotional headspaces as the music unfolds.” – Metal Utopia
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