Terminus is the debut full-length album from Cryptic Cadet, an art-rock trio featuring d. mark owen (Cirque du Soleil), drummer Cam Tyler (Cirque du Soleil), and bassist Tim Lefebvre (David Bowie, Tedeschi Trucks Band). The album was released on June 13, 2025, via Blue Canoe Records.
The ensemble combines progressive rock, cinematic sounds, and emotionally driven songwriting. Terminus presents an 11-track collection of original compositions. The album is produced, arranged, and mixed by owen, whose creative direction shapes its expansive and genre-fluid sound.
The core trio is joined by a roster of guest musicians, including guitarists Michael Landau, Lyle Workman, and Matt Ascione. Lead vocals are performed by Will Champlin (NBC’s The Voice, Season 5), with backing vocals by Lucy Woodward (Snarky Puppy, Pink, Chaka Khan) and Ken “Fletch” Walcott.
Musicians: d. mark owen – keyboards, programming, production, arrangement, mixing, mastering; Cam Tyler – drums, drum programming, production; and Tim Lefebvre – electric and acoustic bass, additional guitar, effects, production.