On 21st and 22nd April, 1983, Brian May was joined at Record Plant Recording Studios, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. by his friends Eddie Van Halen (guitar), Alan Gratzer (drums), Phil Chen (bass), and Fred Mandel (keyboards). The output of the two days’ sessions was captured on a 3-track mini album and ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Hard Rock
Paul Rissmann: Wonderland: The Alice Sound
The London Symphony Orchestra and Queen Mary University of London launch collection of learning resources exploring the sound world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. Today, the London Symphony Orchestra and Queen Mary University of London launch The Alice Sound – a collection of cross-curricular learning resources for young people, schools and teachers, ...
Composer: Paul Rissmann
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
From ‘OK Computer’ to ‘Screamadelica’, history has shown that a band’s third album is when shit starts to get real. When, after an introductory debut and a second that tests new waters, the particular alchemy of a group stamps its personality in ways that no other configuration of individuals can do; ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
This album provides an opportunity to explore the music of the proud Englishman, the devoted friend, the loyal subject, and the faithful servant that was William Byrd, on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his death. Through a collection of songs and instrumental works performed by the Chelys Consorts of Viols joined by tenor ...
Composer: William Byrd (1540-1623)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
The audaciously funky and multi-talented Danish bassist-singer-songwriter-bandleader Ida Nielsen, a former member of two of Prince's backing bands - New Power Generation and the four-piece rock-edged 3rd Eye Girl - releases her sixth album as a leader overall and fourth since the passing of her former ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre:
Coates: Orchestral Works, Vol. 3
John Wilson’s third volume devoted to music by Eric Coates combines some of the composer’s larger-scale works with miniatures and two marches. The Cinderella Phantasy frames the well-known fairy-tale from Cinderella’s perspective, glossing over the more brutal elements of the original, with some notably descriptive writing for the dream sequences, ...
Composer: Eric Coates (1886-1957)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Crossfade from Sweden is ready to release album #4. Following the success of the first three albums - “White On Blue”, “Secret Love” and “Carousel” - now comes “Innocent Days”. The core of the band remains with Göran Edman on vocals, Lars Hallback on guitars and Richard Stenstrom on keyboards. The new blood is brought in by Felix ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Hard Rock
Soaked in Colour. From Purcell to Queen
SOAKED IN COLOUR is a collection of music from different eras and genres, interpreted by the special line-up of four cellists and one singer. Early music meets jazz, art song meets pop song. The collective wanders through different epochs and styles of music history and each piece is specially orchestrated. ...
Composer: Henry Purcell (1659-1695), Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), Franz Schubert (1797-1828), Robert Schumann (1810-1856), Samuel Barber (1910-1981), Richard Strauss (1864–1949), Samuel Barber (1920-1981), Manuel de Falla (1876-1946), Georges Bizet (1838-1875), Ástor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
"Shadow Kingdom" presents Dylan with several songs from his legendary back catalogue in new interpretations - including fan favourites such as "Forever Young" and "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" as well as select catalogue gems such as "Queen Jane Approximately" and "The Wicked Messenger". Originally recorded for an exclusive streaming film event that aired for a ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary
Music to Hear... Alfonso Ferrabosco: Music for Lyra Viol from 1609
Recorded during the 2020 lockdown, Richard Boothby explores the solo and duo Viol music of Alfonso Ferrabosco the younger. The lyra viol and it's music is one of the last undiscovered gems of music, and Alfonso Ferrabosco is it's greatest exponent. It is in the category of 'hard to define, easy to recognise': it is at ...
Composer: Alfonso Ferrabosco II (1578-1628)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member of both The Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash, Graham Nash, has released his first studio album of new material in seven years, Now. The 13-track album Now is produced by Nash and longtime touring keyboardist Todd Caldwell. In the promotional run-up to the album's release Nash released singles 'Right Now' and 'A Better Life' with an accompanying animated music video. ....
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary
Wolfenboys is an instrumental project infused with R&B, jazz, funk, and soul, all drawn from the experiences of long-time friends Greg Kavanagh (guitar) and Peter Bleakney (bass) who wrote, performed and produced the material. Joined by fellow Toronto A-listers, their first Wolfen release is an accessible collection of tunes that touch on funk, bossa, techno jazz and moody grooves. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Mainstream Jazz
The magnetic London-born singer, songwriter and producer’s seven albums with Goldfrapp were fuelled by an unfailing modernity and a sixth sense for sounds that were more timeless than any trend. With the release of her debut solo a ...
Genre: Electronic
Subgenre: Electro-Pop
THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, the fantastic metal quartet formed by members of Feuerschwanz, Amaranthe and Ad Infinitum, love to explore unseen lands and dive into the adventures of worldwide heroic characters. Sharing their stories with a dedicated fanbase, they now announce their debut album, Metamorphosis, out May 12, 2023 via Napalm Records. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Metal
‘London, April 1604. With the freshly printed partbooks of his Lachrimæ under his arm, John Dowland walks from the printing house to his home in Fetter Lane. He should have been back in Denmark long ago, but for the moment all his thoughts are on the new publication he is carrying, his latest and most ambitious work to date: a complete cycle of ...
Composer: John Dowland (1562-1626)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Rising singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Devon Gilfillian releases his second full-length studio album, "Love You Anyway". An intoxicating, genre-crossing game changer, Love You Anyway spans soul, hip-hop, R&B, and rock, all under the banner of Black joy. The Philadelphia-born, Nashville-based soul artist also debuted a sinuous and seductive new ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Soul
It was pure chance that led Paul Gilbert to recording the music heard on latest release The Dio Album. The American guitar virtuoso, best known for his masterful fretwork in chart-topping hard rockers Mr. Big and high-octane trailblazers Racer X – as well as numerous solo records – was in his car when he saw something that made his heart ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Hard Rock
Born and bred in Oklahoma, Carter Sampson is an award-winning singer, songwriter and performer who shares the essential sounds and heartfelt feelings that have always resonated fully and completely from America’s heartland. Her confidence and credibility reside in each of her previous albums, but never more so than in her new offering, the ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Honky Tonk
Gustav Holst: The Planets with Daniel Harding and the BRSO
Seven musical character images – each one immensely sensual and expressive, and standing on its own like a monument. The British composer Gustav Holst, fascinated by (esoteric) astrology, chose the planets of our solar system and the characteristics attributed to them as the basis for what he referred to as musical "mood pictures" or "embodiments". ...
Composer: Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Choral
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