The Romance of Improvisation in Canada: The Genius of Eldon Rathburn
The Romance of Improvisation in Canada was recorded in February 2018 at the NFB’s historic studio in Montreal, the very studio where Rathburn had worked and collaborated so frequently during his career. This versatile all-star combo consisting of Petr Cancura, Kevin Turcotte, Marianne Trudel, Adrian Vedady and Jim Doxas takes ...
Composer: Eldon Rathburn (1916-2008)
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
The #1 French singer in the world, ZAZ, announced a new studio album, Effet Miroir, comprised entirely of original songs. Combining elements of chanson, South American guitars, pop, salsa and rock, Effet Miroir is an album of hope that is testament to the beliefs of ZAZ. ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
Holiday Spirits (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Holiday Spirits is the debut studio album by the men's a cappella singing group Straight No Chaser. If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser are neither straight-laced ...
Genre: Vocal
Subgenre: Vocal Pop
San Diego rock legends P.O.D. return with their latest album 'Circles' on November 16, 2018 via Mascot Records. 'Circles' sees P.O.D. expanding the horizons of their creative process with the help and new perspective on songwriting by masterful production duo HEAVY. The amalgamation of rock, reggae, punk, metal and hip-hop influences is sure to rock the ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Classic Rock
Bach: Concertos for 2, 3 and 4 Pianos
The music on this album gives rise to two intriguing questions. Firstly, are these concertos original Bachian creations? Secondly, should they be played on modern pianos. The two issues are in fact closely linked by the idea of transcription. ...
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
Scottish singer-songwriter Bert Jansch recorded his first album in producer Bill Leader's London flat with a borrowed guitar, sitting on the edge of the bed and singing into a portable tape recorder. ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Folk Rock
Bert Jansch released two albums simultaneously in August 1966. "Bert And John" was the first full album to feature him in partnership with John Renbourn and presented their contrasting but sublimely sympathetic approaches in the year before their playing laid the foundations for Pentangle. ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Folk Rock
Birthday Blues (2015 Remaster)
Bert Jansch's freewheeling fifth album, Birthday Blues, occupies a unique place in his solo discography. Released in 1969, the same year Basket of Light propelled Pentangle into the UK pop charts, Birthday Blues almost sounds like a Pentangle LP missing John Renbourn ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Folk Rock
‘Nicola’, released in July 1967, was Bert Jansch’s fifth album for Transatlantic. At the time, critics and fans were less than impressed by David Palmer’s florid string arrangements on some tracks but time has been kind and the record stands as Jansch’s prettiest album. ... ‘Nicola’, released in July 1967, was Bert Jansch’s fifth album for Transatlantic. At the time, critics and fans were less than impressed by David Palmer’s florid string arrangements on some tracks but time has been kind and the record stands as Jansch’s prettiest album. ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Folk Rock
It Don't Bother Me (2015 Remaster)
Bert Jansch recorded his second album in 1965, just after his self-titled debut earlier that same year. The sessions were a step-up from the intimate, field-recording setting of his first album, although still not labored over too much in the studio. ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Folk Rock
By the time Rosemary Lane was released in 1971, Bert Jansch had covered a great deal of territory on numerous albums as a solo artist, collaborations with John Renbourn and records by the band in which he and Renbourn sang and played guitar, Pentangle. Returning to the intimate economy of his self-titled debut ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Folk Rock
Spanning a large number of genres, Jordan Max unveiled his sophomore EP Tales Of Us. Showcasing a distinctive sound, Max's music options sharp songwriting accompanied by his raspy tenor. On Tales Of Us, the British singer-songwriter fuses R&B, funk and soul influences as he contemplates on his previous relationships and inside battles. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
Jack Orion, Bert Jansch's third album, may have surprised some fans upon its 1966 release, as it features no original compositions by Jansch. While nearly all of the eight tracks (four of which include guitarist John Renbourn) are interpretations of traditional folk songs, Jansch's experimental approach breathes new life into this repertoire ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Folk Rock
J Mascis will release Elastic Days, his third solo album for Sub Pop. “See You At The Movies,” the first song to be released from the album, has a fully evolved sense of identity and loss hanging over it, and features the classic couplet, “I don’t peak too early/I don’t peak at all.” ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
"Muse have announced that their eighth studio album, ‘Simulation Theory’. The eleven-track record was produced by the band, along with several award-winning producers, including Rich Costey, Mike Elizondo, Shellback and Timbaland. Muse is Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard and Chris Wolstenholme. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
80s Symphonic combines the original classic tracks of 15 iconic 1980s tracks – from David Bowie, a-ha, Foreigner, Simple Minds, Simply Red, Tina Turner, Pretenders, Ultravox and more – with brand new symphonic and string arrangements performed by the 50-piece London ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
The Eagles created an indelible musical legacy over an extraordinary career that spans more than 40 years and includes six number one albums, more than a dozen Top 40 hits, and six GRAMMY Awards. LEGACY will bring together all the music that made the Eagles one of the best-selling bands in music history in one extraordinary collection. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Classic Rock
Negative Capability is Marianne Faithfull’s 21st album and the most emotionally powerful of her 54-year recording career. Facing down arthritis and bolstered by collaborators including Warren Ellis, Nick Cave, Rob Ellis, Ed Harcourt and Mark Lanegan, Negative Capability is charged with brutal honesty and autobiographical ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary
Sheridan Smith is set to take things to the next level with her second album "A Northern Soul" which will be released on November 2nd. Eager to challenge herself as an artist, Sheridan delved into her own personal experiences to co-write a heartfelt and personal collection of contemporary songs. ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
