Audrey Spillman matches the slow burn of a torch song with the blazing feeling of falling in love on Neon Dream. Produced by her husband Neilson Hubbard and recorded in Nashville, the compelling project provides a snapshot of her life over the last five years, from getting married and starting a family, to grappling ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: New Acoustic
Dzenitis, Buravickis, Leimane, Paidere
The Sinfonietta Rīga state chamber orchestra was founded relatively recently, in 2006. This selection of compositions written for the orchestra and its conductor, Normunds Šnē, are even younger: Ruta Paidere’s Tempera is from 2012, Andris Dzenītis composed Euphoria in 2017, Aigars Raumanis and Sinfonietta Rīga first performed the Temperature of ...
Komponist: Andris Dzenītis (b. 1978), Platons Buravickis (b. 1989), Linda Leimane (b. 1989), Ruta Paidere (b. 1977)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
Seminal British Jazz-Rock band, Barbara Thompson's Paraphernalia, join forces with National Youth Jazz Orchestra to celebrate the launch of Bulletproof, a new album from the virtuoso saxophonist, composer & bandleader. Nearly 5 decades after the formation of the legendary British jazz-rock band Barbara Thompson’s Paraphernalia; the group ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Big Band
"sister in kith" is the third album from Treppenwitz, the latest chapter in an ongoing story. The band set up with microphones in a living room; the engineer pressed record and they played. There was no separation between the instruments, and the audio has almost no post-production treatment. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Free Jazz
Separated by the North Sea during the pandemic, as a band we were greatly missing the thing we love most - creating music in a room together. In the depths of winter we decided to try writing new songs together on zoom. It came with it's challenges and distractions -Ewan and Lauren grappling with mediocre broadband in the rural Highlands, ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: New Acoustic
This is an album of musical friendship where the Riga Saxophone Quartet meets with composers and like-minded performers, and five compositions grounded in poetry, dreams, the Book of Revelation, Old Rīga streetscapes, and the art of photography come into being. ...
Komponist: Dace Aperāne (b. 1953), Mārīte Dombrovska (b. 1977), Rihards Dubra (b. 1964), Edgars Makens (b. 1977), Rihards Zaļupe (b. 1983)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Classical Crossover
Auf seinem Debütalbum präsentiert Janis Porietis Weltersteinspielungen von Werken für Trompete und Orgel der lettischen Komponisten Maija Einfelde, Rihards Dubra, Alvils Altmanis, Ilze Arne, Romualds Jermaks, Dzintra Kurme-Gedroica, Georgs Pelecis und Renate Stivrina, aufgenommen an der berühmten E. F. Walker & Co. Orgel im Laufe des Jahres 2020. ...
Komponist: Maija Einfelde (b. 1939), Rihards Dubra (b. 1964), Alvils Altmanis (b. 1950), Jānis Porietis (b. 1953), Ilze Arne (b. 1953), Romualds Jermaks (b. 1931), Dzintra Kurme-Gedroica (b. 1968), Georgs Pelēcis (b. 1947), Renāte Stivriņa (b. 1985)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Selected Works compilation sequenced by Tom Rose featuring songs from Boo's solo albums and collaborations. Released to celebrate his 60th Birthday the album features new song The Language of Love and a new recording of the Radio Ballad "The Village Bell" with Kris Drever. ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Folk Rock
Classical composition meets electronica: Intrigued and inspired by stories of ancient stone circles that lead to the creation of some unique fragrances, John Metcalfe (Peter Gabriel, The Pretenders, The John Metcalfe band) and Simon Richmond (Palmskin Productions, Neneh Cherry, Imagined Village, The Bays) came together to compose Set in Stone. ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary
The beautiful collection of musical mediations is performed by Chris Eaton and Abby Eaton. ...
Komponist: Chris Eaton
Genre: New Age
Subgenre: Relaxation
"Pēteris Plakidis (1947–2017) is – and will remain – one of the most significant Latvian composers. He observed life with a keen, sharp gaze and echoed it in his music firmly, strictly, actively. He tread quietly and imperceptibly yet resolutely and decisively in the realm of the nation’s spirit (in composition, pedagogy, performance art, theatre and cinema). He persisted and has endured. ...
Komponist: Peteris Plakidis (1947-2017)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Choral
"First Farewell" will likely be Peggy Seeger’s final original solo album, but mellowing is not her style and she’s not going quietly. Her remarkable 24th solo album underscores her importance & continued relevance as a songwriter and performer, cementing her place as one of the most uncompromising and inspiring female artists of any genre and age. ...
Genre: Folk
Subgenre: Traditional Folk
Master songwriter Boo Hewerdine returns with another new release hot on the heels of his recent “Selected Works” collection. “Singularities”, features six exclusive new recordings made in collaboration with other artists, including Jenny Sturgeon, Vlado Nosal and Brian Johnson. ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Alternative Folk
Die Zeit der einsamen Wölfe ist vorbei, ist der erste Satz der für den Mercury Prize nominierten neuen Single "Star Nation" von Nick Mulvey, ein unmittelbarer Aufruf zu persönlichem und ökologischem Handeln und ein Einblick in die transformative Reise, die Nick in den fünf Jahren seit seinem von der Kritik gefeierten zweiten Album "Wake Up Now" ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary
Mudlow ist ein seit 20 Jahren mehr oder weniger aktives Trio, welches sich im schönen Brighton an Britanniens Südküste bequem gemacht hat. In ihrer langen Karriere haben sie es immerhin zum Deep Blues Festival in den USA geschafft und im Heimatland mit Bands wie Seasick Steve, Scott H. Biram, The Detroit Cobras, The Jim Jones Review ...
Genre: Blues
Subgenre: Bluesy-Rock
Brahms ist berühmt für seine Sinfonien und großen Konzerte. Doch viele Brahms-Liebhaber würden behaupten, dass er in seinen Kammermusikwerken am meisten glänzt. Und in der Tat gibt es fast kein Werk von Brahms, das nicht als Kammermusik begonnen hat, einschließlich seiner Serenade Nr. 1, die als Nonett begann. ...
Komponist: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Koechlin: The Seven Stars' Symphony, Op. 132 & Vers la voûte étoilée, Op. 129
Musik des sträflich unterschätzen Komponisten Charles Koechlin ist immer wieder eine Entdeckung wert. Man fragt sich, warum sie nicht viel öfter gegeben und aufgenommen wird? Angesichts des Titels „Seven Stars Symphony“ mag man an ein Werk à la „The Planets“ von Gustav Holst denken, doch in Wirklichkeit sind es ...
Komponist: Charles Koechlin (1867 - 1950)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
360° Hugo Wolf. Der Name ist Programm. Aus dem unerschöpflichen Fundus seiner Kunstlieder führen Daniel Johannsen und Andreas Fröschl eine erlesene Auswahl zusammen, die sich mit Hilfe des zeitgenössischen Carl Rönisch-Flügels (1872) zu einer einzigartigen, faszinierenden Essenz ...
Komponist: Hugo Wolf (1860-1903)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Blockflöte und Orgel im Dialog: Was dabei herauskommt, ist ein facettenreiches, spielerisches und lustvolles Zusammenspiel mit Werken von Johann Sebastian Bach. Ein begeisterndes Barockkonzert voller Esprit! ...
Komponist: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
The New French Connection: intimes musikalisches Tête-à-Tête der Extraklasse. Sinnlich, romantisch und knisternd intim sind die zarten Töne, die einem Melody Gardot auf ihrem sechsten Studioalbum “Entre eux deux” sanft mit dunkler Stimme ins Ohr haucht. Es ist – der Titel verrät es bereits allen, die Französisch ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Vocal
