Electronic Sound (2014 Remaster)
As a direct result of The Beatles’ keen curiosity about experimental music and other avant-garde artistic expression, Apple Records launched its short-lived Zapple subsidiary in February 1969 as a forum for unfettered sonic exploration, or, as announced at the time, “more freaky sounds.” ...
Genre: Electronic
Subgenre: Experimental
Afra Kane’s album "Hypersensitive" aims to create a different reality. A reality in which self-discovery and self-healing are accompanied by a freedom of expression, naked, raw & contrasted emotions. With a truly unique style of jazz-inflected soul with hints of classical music as well as Nigerian gospel, Afra Kane has been ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Vocal
With the release of his 13-track classic country-folk infused debut album, it’s clear Rokesky is onto a winner – with rave reviews and comparisons to Springsteen, Orville Peck, Marlon Williams, Townes Van Zandt & Waylon Jennings - fine company indeed. ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary
Songs to dream and dance to: In this release, Christina Pluhar performs alongside star countertenor Philippe Jaroussky and her ensemble L’Arpeggiata. This recording shines a spotlight on chamber music composed for the French court at the turn of the 17th century: a subtle and refined art form, performed ...
Composer: Pierre Guedron (1565-1621), Anthoine Boesset (1586-1643), Etienne Moulinie (1600-1669), Michel Lambert (1610-1696), Robert de Visee (1650-1725), Henry le Bailly (1590-1637), Gabriel Bataille (1575-1630), Louis de Caix de Hervelois (1690-1760)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays The Beatles
The live solo album features the pianist and composer’s interpretations of nine songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and one by George Harrison. Although other Beatles songs have long been staples of Mehldau’s solo and trio shows, he had not previously recorded any of the tunes on Your Mother Should Know. The album ends with a David Bowie ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Mainstream Jazz
I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell
For multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Chase Rice, a year off the road spent reconnecting with his passions both musically and personally resulted in a new album featuring a sonic return to his roots. Featuring 13 tracks, ranging from emotional reckoning to admiration of a Western way of life and including recent releases “Key West & Colorado” and “Way Down Yonder,” ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Alternative Country
Plays André Hodeir (High Definition Remaster 2023)
Recorded during 1956-1960, the initial years of drummer Kenny Clarke’s permanently settling in Europe, these four sessions display his versatility and consistently commanding musicianship over richly varied settings, some graced, among others, by the stellar presence of US tenor giants Lucky Thompson and Don Byas. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Hard Bop
Since the band had taken a musical break, there was always speculation about a comeback. Now it's official: The band around front woman Hayley Williams has reunited in the recording studio and the result is a brand new album. It will be titled "This Is Why." In an interview with Rolling Stone, Hayley Williams describes the making of the new record as ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
Harmony and tension, gentleness and strength - rarely are contrasts so palpable and close as in a pair. In the active dialogue of the musical duo, in the constant give and take, listening and communicating, demanding and encouraging, the two ECHO Jazz Award winners Nils Wülker and Arne Jansen now invite us to their first joint duo ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Clara & Robert Schumann: Piano Concertos
Beatrice Rana, partnered by the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, performs the piano concertos of Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck-Schumann. She complements them with Liszt’s transcription for solo piano of Robert’s song ‘Widmung’, an exuberant dedication of love, composed in the ...
Composer: Clara Schumann (1819-1896), Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
Gorillaz share five new songs on ‘Cracker Island’ deluxe edition. It features five bonus tracks: ‘Captain Chicken’ (featuring Del the Funky Homosapien), ‘Controllah’ (with MC Bin Laden), ‘Crockadillaz’ (featuring De La Soul and Dawn Penn), a 2D Piano Version of ‘Silent Running’ (wit Adeleye Omotayo), and a Dom Dolla remix of ‘New Gold’ (featuring Tame Impala and Bootie Brown). ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
Davy Lyons is an Irish songwriter, musician, poet, and actor. Family gatherings in his childhood, where music was always vital, are the root of his creative endeavours. His first dream was to become a professional footballer. Having completed Masters degree in law at University College Dublin, Lyons ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary
Low-Life (Definitive Remastered)
New Order are delighted to announce the release of the definitive edition of their 1985 studio album Low-Life. Low-Life (Definitive) contains previously unreleased mixes and alternative versions, including instrumentals of “Love Vigilantes” and “Sub-Culture," along with the “Album Session Unedited Version” of “Sooner Than You Think.” ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
Lalo: Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21 & Cello Concerto (Remastered)
Édouard Lalo born in Lille. He studied initially at the Lille Conservatory and later studied violin at the Paris Conservatory with François Antoine Habeneck and composition privately with Joseph Crèvecoeur. At first, he made his musical living as a violinist and teacher but composing would become increasingly important. ...
Composer: Édouard Lalo (1823-1992)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
Dave Burns (High Definition Remaster 2023)
One of two rare recordings by trumpeter Dave Burns for the Vanguard label. A treat for the hard bop inclined jazz listener, with pianist Kenny Barron as probably the best known sideman on this recording. The recordings alternate from standards to original compositions, from hard bop to exotica to ballads. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Hard Bop
In The Winner's Circle (2013 Mono Remaster)
All-star jazz session WINNERS CIRCLE recorded in New York, September & October 1957. Featuring the musicians who came first or second in Down Beat’s critics’ poll of 1957. Reproduction of rare 1961 alternate album art and title credited to JOHN COLTRANE IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE. Featuring Donald Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Art Farmer, Philly Joe Jones, Oscar Pettiford and more. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Hard Bop
The new Uriah Heep album is bursting with explosive guitars, strong harmonies and Heep's trademark keyboard playing. "The album title reflects the chaotic Lockdown times. Where tours were cancelled, business was falling apart and all that chaos," explains Mick Box "and the only colourful thing you had was music, which helped a lot of people through ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Hard Rock
All over the world, dreams exert a fascination on people and inspire artistic creation. How these inventions of the unconscious mind feel both dreamlike and real at the same time, how they are able to twist real time, shorten or expand it in an experiential time, or the connection they might have to our waking lives - these are all questions ...
Composer: Dobrawa Czocher (1991)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Nimrod (25th Anniversary Edition Remastered)
Nimrod, Green Day’s fifth studio album, was originally released on October 14, 1997. The Billboard Top10 LP declared “Green Days best!” by Kerrang was driven by the hit singles “Hitchin’ A Ride”, “Redundant”, “Nice Guys Finish Last” and “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” the latter of which has sold 5 million copies in the US alone. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
There are times in our life when we feel magic in the air. When new love arrives, or we find ourselves lost in a moment of creation with others who share our vision. A sense that: this is who I want to be. This is what I want to share. It’s a fleeting feeling and one that Kyle Thomas, the singer-songwriter who records and performs as King Tuff, found himself longing for in the spring of 2020. ...
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Indie Rock
