Zoltán Kodály: Sonata in B minor for Solo Cello, Op. 8
The year 1915 marked a tectonic shift in the history of the cello. When Zoltán Kodály completed his Sonata for Solo Cello, Op. 8, he did not merely write a piece of music; he excavated a new sonic language from the Hungarian soil. The sonata is widely regarded as the most significant work for unaccompanied cello since Johann ...
Composer: Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
Chausson: Poème, Op. 25 & Concert, Op. 21
French Masterpieces: Ernest Chausson (1855-1899) was one of France's great late-Romantic composers – a visionary mediator between the poles of César Franck and Claude Debussy, who created soundscapes of the greatest color and brilliance with unusual instrumental combinations, always maintaining his distinctive French character. ...
Composer: Ernest Chausson (1855-1899)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
Singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb keeps moving forward with the premiere of his latest single, "Kingdom of Fear". The high-energy, hard-driving track heralds Whitcomb's upcoming new EP, Deep Water. "Seems like lately I've fallen back in love with songwriting. It's like having sex with your ex," shares Cameron. ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Alternative County
With massive hits like “3 AM,” “Elephant,” “Fact – Fiction,” and “Flawless,” Mads Langer’s name has become deeply cemented in the Danish music landscape. With his talent for storytelling through beautiful lyrics and heartfelt vocals, Mads manages to encapsulate moods and convey his innermost thoughts with guitar and ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
Sensitive and talented, Marc André is one of the few musicians to have chosen the double bass as a solo instrument, bringing it out of the orchestra ranks and into the spotlight. One of the few double bassists to embark on a solo career and to sign with a major label, Marc plays a modified double bass, with a ...
Composer: Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904), Ástor Piazzolla (1921-1992), Claude Debussy (1862-1918), Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787), Cesar Auguste Franck (1822-1890), Ennio Morricone (1928-2020), Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959), Robert Schumann (1840-1856), Shigeru Umebayashi (1951), Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751), Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1993), Kian Soltani (1992)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
With their upcoming album “Dead To Rights“, Metal Church return stronger, heavier, and more aggressive than ever before. The album will be released on April 10th, 2026, marking a powerful new chapter in the band’s long and influential history. All songs on “Dead To Rights” were written by Kurdt Vanderhoof, continuing his role as the creative backbone of Metal ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Metal
Known for his electrifying live performances, virtuoso guitar work, and theatrical progressive rock sound, Franck Carducci has successfully melded classic and progressive rock influences with a powerful modern approach to his music and intelligent lyrics throughout his career. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
Australian alt-country standout Bud Rokesky is stepping back into the light—or perhaps more accurately, the fading glow of day—with the announcement of his second studio album, 'Dusk'. Set for release on Friday, 8th of April via Rainbow Valley Records and Warner Music Australia, the record promises to be a sprawling, 14-track journey through the shadows of the human experience. ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Alternative Country
Joanne Bird is a Dutch singer-songwriter. She creates indie and Americana folk music with a touch of jazz. With songs about the everyday ups and downs and vulnerabilities, set to stylish arrangements, she takes the audience on a personal and musical journey. After completing her Master of Music, Joanne spent five months travelling through all the major music cities of the United ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary Folk
Kind of Now - The Pulse of Miles Davis
“Time isn’t the main thing, it’s the only thing”, Miles Davis once said. Whether you take his quote musically or philosophically, it’s a perfect maxim for Kind of Now – The Pulse of Miles Davis. This all-new all-star tribute to Miles and his music was recorded under the expert leadership of Gregory Hutchinson, “the drummer of his generation” according to Jazz ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
An invocation – a prayer, plea, appeal, entreaty or supplication – can take many forms. So can Elsa Dreisig, praised by Gramophone as “one of her generation’s most eloquent and engaging singers”. Since 2015, when she first gained international attention, the Paris-born soprano has given ample proof of the breadth and diversity of her talent, in the opera house and concert hall, and with her recordings for Erato. ...
Composer: Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904), Leos Janacek (1854-1928), Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835), Charles Gounod (1818-1893), Edvard Grieg (1843-1907), Peter Heise (1830-1879), Amy Beach (1867-1944), Carolina Uccelli (1810-1885), Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868), Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
With Elevator Songs, the first collaboration between multi-Grammy-winning vocal group Roomful of Teeth and singer-songwriter/composer Gabriel Kahane, the laws of time and space give way to pure feeling. Here is an album in which fizzy hooks, slippery chord changes, and the sublime counterpoint of eight voices combine to create a singular, panoramic vision. ...
Genre: Folk
Subgenre: Vocal
Sturgill Simpson makes his long-awaited return to music this year with an extensive fall tour along with a new album under a new name, Johnny Blue Skies. After promising to release only five studio albums under his own name, Sturgill Simpson marks the beginning of a new era with Johnny Blue Skies and the release of Passage Du Desir. ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Alternative Country
Birdy And Stone – that’s Ute Henryke Büttner (singer & actress) and Ingo Hassenstein (songwriter & guitarist). Both are experienced musicians who have been active in a wide range of musical genres for over 25 years. Our collaboration began in 2023 as part of a band project, and it quickly became clear that we share a strong musical and artistic connection. ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary
With ‘The Ballad Of Dood & Juanita’, Grammy-winning country musician Sturgill Simpson delivers his fifth studio album of original material, following the two ‘Cuttin’ Grass’ LPs of bluegrass covers of his own songs in the last twelve months. Written in the space of a week, it’s an ambitious concept album concerning Civil War-era lovers separated and reunited amid the fighting. ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Bluegrass
Cuttin' Grass - Vol. 2 (Cowboy Arms Sessions)
Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 2: The Cowboy Arms Sessions is the sixth album by American country musician Sturgill Simpson, and a follow-up to Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 1: The Butcher Shoppe Sessions. The album consists of bluegrass renditions of songs from elsewhere in his catalog. This time around, Simpson and his backing band — which he’s dubbed “The Hillbilly Avengers” — reimagine 12 more songs from the musician’s catalog. ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Bluegrass
Lyyra is the new all-women’s vocal ensemble from The VOCES8 Foundation and is based in the USA. Creating world-class musical experiences to inspire audiences, Lyyra seeks to redefine the genre of upper voice music in the choral landscape, highlighting the astonishing capabilities within the full spectrum of women’s ...
Genre: Vocal
Subgenre: Cappella
After a nearly five-decade (and counting) career as one of his generation's defining rock bassists, Flea releases his first full-length solo album, "Honora". A New Direction Rooted in Jazz: For Honora, which takes its name from a beloved family member, Flea composed and arranged the music, and also plays trumpet and bass throughout, joined by an elite crew of modern jazz visionaries: ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Crossover Jazz
With “Whatever’s Clever”, Charlie Puth releases his fourth studio album, which is also his strongest and most personal work to date. The internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist presents a modern pop-rock album that combines emotional depth with catchy hooks and high-quality production. ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
Descended Like Vultures (Remastered 20th Anniversary Director's Cut)
Released in 2005, Descended Like Vultures is Rogue Wave’s second album for Sub Pop. It would be the first time the band’s leader made a record with a whole group – Rogue, Spurgeon, Le Bron, and new bass player Evan Farrell – in the studio. They spent 10 days with Bill Racine (who also produced Out Of The Shadow with Rogue) at Supernatural Sound in ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
