Bell Bottom Country draws its name from the Louisiana native’s unique sound, style and aesthetic, which has seemingly become her own brand over the last few years. The upcoming record reflects Wilson’s depth and multifaceted character with elements of ‘70s rock, funk and soul. Across the 14 songs, all but one of which she co-wrote, ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Country Pop
And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow
Well, here we are! Still making it all happen in our very own, fully functional shit show. My heart, like a glow stick that’s been cracked, lights up my chest in a little explosion of earnestness. And when your heart's on fire, smoke gets in your eyes. ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Folk Rock
"Gautier Capuçon plays what many people love, and he plays it masterfully," wrote ndr. de about the exceptional cellist. To exhaust all facets of his instrument, he repeatedly breaks through the usual cello repertoire. In his current album Sensations, Capuçon now presents cello arrangements to pieces from ...
Composer: Harold Arlen (1905-1986), Serge Prokofieff (1891-1953), Nacio Herb Brown (1896-1964), John Williams (1932), Bert Kaempfert (1923-1980), Louis Guglielmi (1916-1991), Samuel Barber (1910-1981), Jacques Revaux (1940), Claude Francois (1939-1978), Ennio Morricone (1928-2020), Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
The engaging, enchanting, cutting, yet beautiful Swedish metal supergroup Soen will release (via Silver Lining Music) "ATLANTIS", featuring thirteen of the group’s most popular compositions reinterpreted with live orchestral accompaniment. The perfect way for Soen to celebrate a decade together; "ATLANTIS" was created within the mystic and magical confines of Atlantis Grammofon Studio in Stockholm, Sweden, ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Metal
"Lucienne Renaudin Vary's trumpet doesn't blare, it sings - and in many colours," wrote BR Klassik appreciatively, and OPUS KLASSIK named the twenty-something young artist 2021. Signed with Warner Classics in 2016, Trumpet Concertos is already the fourth album by the exceptional young artist. Together with Michael Sanderling and the ...
Composer: Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837), Johann Baptist Georg (Jiri) Neruda (1708-1780), Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), Alexander Arutjunjan (1920-2012), Harry James (1916-1983)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
Diamond-certified, multi-platinum selling Canadian rock band NICKELBACK officially announced their long awaited new album Get Rollin’, set for release on November 18th via BMG. Led by brand new single ‘San Quentin,’ which arrives at DSPs today, NICKELBACK’s newest body of work will be their 10th studio album and first release in five years. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
Berlioz: Les Nuits d'été, Op. 7 - Harold en Italie, Op. 16
Internationally acclaimed “baritenor” Michael Spyres commands parts for high tenor as well as baritone with the same fulminance and nonchalance – in both registers he has “the operatic world at his feet,” Gramophone Magazine raved. For Berlioz’s collection of art songs Les Nuits d’été, the exceptional singer now makes use of his entire ...
Composer: Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre, awarded the OPUS KLASSIK as "Singer of the Year 2022", once again realised a joint project together with lutenist Thomas Dunford and his young, playful ensemble Jupiter - the dream team of the award-winning album Amazone: with the album Eternal Heaven, they present arias and duets from the operatic oratorios of ...
Composer: George Friedrich Handel (1685-1759)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
In anticipation of his debut movie, ‘Moonrise,’ singer-songwriter, Granger Smith is surprising fans with brand new music. Today, the artist released a new album by the same, Moonrise. “It’s about a country singer (imagine that) who’s really stubborn (sounds familiar), I have a lot to tell y’all about, including an entire album I wrote for the film that comes out…VERY soon,” shared the singer earlier this week across his social Media accounts. ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Contemporary Country
"Mon plus beau Noël" has been recorded with the prestigious Prague Symphonic Ensemble and the children's choir of the Maîtrise Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens de Bulle. It features timeless French Christmas melodies – such as “Douce Nuit”, “Les Anges dans nos Campagnes”, and “Mon Beau Sapin” – rearranged and re-orchestrated in exceptional symphonic versions. ...
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Choral
Christmas with Aled and Russell
Aled Jones & Russell Watson are back with a seasonal treat this Christmas with a beautiful, festive album this November. Aled Jones and Russell Watson are two names that have dominated classical music over the past two decades. In 2018, these two luminaries united to create a duo like no other, bringing together two of the UK's most ..
Genre: Vocal
Subgenre: Classical
“My wish on this double album is to share and celebrate with you my own very personal Christmas, as I experienced it as a child. For me, as well as being the festival of love, Christmas also means magic, balm for the soul and a host of enchanting memories. Every year we celebrate this miraculous time once again with our families and children, pausing to reflect upon the original Christmas. ...
Composer: Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
The Japanese-born pianist Kenji Miura, winner of the 2019 Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition in Paris, ponders on the issue of identity, combining music of the French school with two pieces by Toru Takemitsu, a Japanese composer strongly influenced by French composers and by the Second Viennese School. The main works on the album are Franck’s Prélude, ...
Composer: Cesar Franck (1822-1890), Claude Debussy (1862-1918), Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre:
After catching a lot of heat for their single “If I Get Caught,” musical duo dvsn, consisting of singer Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85, soon found themselves on the defensive, having to explain that the sentiment behind the song was part of the bigger ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Hip Hop Soul
An exceptionally upbeat bunch of young men led by the instantly recognizable voice of Hannes Kett, Helsinki’s Shiraz Lane draws their influences from the greats of the heydays of melodic rock. With all the sleaze, sneers, and headbanging, Shiraz Lane resurrected that ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Hard Rock
J’ai deux amours - The Paris Album
Félicien Brut has two loves: his accordion and the city of Paris. The title track of his first Erato album is a song made famous in the 1930s by the trailblazing American singer Josephine Baker, an adoptive Parisienne. J’ai deux amours places Brut’s accordion in a variety of musical contexts as its 17 tracks take the listener on a ...
Composer: Vincent Scotto (1906-1975), Fabien Waksman (1980), Frederic Chopin (1810-1849), Igor Strawinsky (1882-1971), Karol Beffa (1973), Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992), Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
Lasse Thoresen Lyden av Arktis (The Sound of the Arctic)
A daring polar expedition in sound to discover the beauty and terror of a disappearing wilderness. The polar regions supply some of the planet’s most stunning landscapes, as well as the most startling images of climate crisis. Opening Ultima 2019 at Oslo’s Konserthuset, Lasse Thoresen’s monumental 80 minute multimedia ...
Composer: Lasse Thoresen (1949)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Handel's dramatic Theodora with a luxury cast: "With a luxury cast for Handel's Theodora, the Philharmonie Essen enticed lovers of baroque music and oratorios," wrote Das Opernglas enthusiastically of a top-class cast that even in the supporting roles featured world stars such as mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and tenor Michael Spyres. ...
Composer: Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Alessandro Quarta plays Astor Piazzolla
Alessandro Quarta plays the violin, piano and guitar. But he is not only a musician but also a composer. His oeuvre comprises everything from classical music, Tango and Blues to Jazz, Funk, Pop and Rock. ...
Composer: Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre:
The legendary French Jazz Fusion band is back with their new album "Unixsity". The great Paco Séry (drums), Michel Alibo (bass), Louis Winsberg (guitar), Jean-Pierre Como (keyboards), Alain Debiossat (saxophone) and Stéphane Edouard (percussion) are back in top form for a super inspired album mixing Jazz, Funk, World. Fans will not be disappointed. A must-have. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Fusion
