The string quartets of Debussy and Ravel, composed within a decade of each other, make a natural pairing. The Arod Quartet, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023, sets these two belle époque masterpieces in a present-day context with a third work: Al Asr, by the young French composer ...
Composer: Claude Debussy (1862-1918), Benjamin Attahir (1989), Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
With Forgotten Arias countertenor Philippe Jaroussky pays tribute to composers of the late Baroque era and to the great librettist of the age, Pietro Metasasio. All ten arias on the album, written between 1748 and 1770 by nine composers, are heard in world premiere recordings. Metasasio's librettos were set by multiple composers - Vivaldi, Handel, Gluck and Mozart among them - resulting in hundreds ...
Composer: Andrea Bernasconi (1706-1784), Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787), Louis Alexandre (Luigi Alessandro) Piccinni (1779-1850), Giovanni Battista Ferrandini (1710-1791), Tommaso Traetta (1727-1779), Giovanni Valentini (1582-1649), Johann Adolph Hasse (1699-1783), Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782), Niccolo Jommelli (1714-1774)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
New Gold Dream - Live From Paisley Abbey
New Gold Dream – Live from Paisley Abbey” will be released on October 27th via BMG. The album’s live performance was filmed just outside of her hometown of Glasgow as part of the Sky Arts series Greatest Albums Live. Singer Jim Kerr on choosing the location: “When it came to choosing a location for the show, ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
In celebration of The Judds’ 40th anniversary, some of music’s biggest stars have come together for A Tribute To The Judds, a compilation album filled to the brim with reimagined versions of the legendary duo’s discography. ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Compilations
Open Arms - The Symphonic Songbook
Five years since the release of his last, Silver-certified, Top 2-charting solo album As Time Goes By, Britain’s leading tenor, Alfie Boe, returns with his brand new album Open Arms - The Symphonic Songbook. Alfie’s homage to rock, the album sees the tenor rework versions of rock’s finest tracks such as Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’, Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’, Bryan Adams’ ‘Summer of ‘69, & many more, into simply spectacular symphonic masterpieces. ...
Genre: Vocal
Subgenre: Vocal Pop
As the year draws to a close, the swancore scene remains as active as ever. Sacramento-based Wolf & Bear are next in line with the impending release of their sophomore record, BLOODLETTER. It’s been a long six years since the group’s debut LP, Everything Is Going Grey, with the interim period seeing the release of 2019’s EP and 2020’s pair of singles in “Street Rat” and “Monstro”. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Hard Rock
Rheji Burrell presents, The Hit Vault, Volume Two
You cannot say Nu Groove without saying Burrell. The seminal New York House label that existed from 1988 until 1992 was at the helm of a sound that was as much traditional as it was transitional. Since the closure of the Paradise Garage in 1987 and before the „NYC House sound“ was well-defined and fenced, Nu Groove was a kaleidoscope and an amalgamation of ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Hip Hop Soul
Duran Duran have released their 16th studio album, Danse Macabre, in time for this year’s Halloween. Danse Macabre is the soundtrack to Duran Duran’s ultimate Halloween party. Across 13 tracks the band unearths bright melodies from the darkness, threading together new songs, themed covers, and newly reimagined versions of their own ‘spooky’ classics. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
For fans of Dokken, Motley Crue, and 80’s Hard Rock! Red Reign is comprised of singer/guitarist Carlton “Bubba” McMichael, guitarist Stevie Shred, bassist Larry Moore, and drummer Sammy Lee. Bridging the sounds of yesterday and today, the band has issued a pair of hard-hitting yet melodic releases thus far, 2021’s self-titled EP and now 2023’s full-length Don’t Look ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Hard Rock
You can feel that heat off the Sunset Strip and see that hair in the wind as Dokken bring their timeless convertible Ferrari rock ‘n’ roll power to the table with Heaven Comes Down, an unapologetic celebration of everything Dokken do best. You want to rock? Sink your teeth into “Fugitive”, which rides some shimmering ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Hard Rock
David Ellis rose from the decaying dreams of London’s spleen. Led by the mythical stories of ancient English folklore, he sought clarity within humanity’s malsprited culture. Ellis challenges the prevailing perspective towards the complexities of love and spirituality. Dressed in ambient melodies, Ellis’s words are tailored to mirror the honesty ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Country Folk
Rheji Burrell presents, The Hit Vault, Volume One
You cannot say Nu Groove without saying Burrell. The seminal New York House label that existed from 1988 until 1992 was at the helm of a sound that was as much traditional as it was transitional. Since the closure of the Paradise Garage in 1987 and before the „NYC House sound“ was well-defined and fenced, Nu Groove was a kaleidoscope and an amalgamation of ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Hip Hop Soul
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 (Remastered)
This legendary album is finally made available to digital partners, as part of Warner's Otto Klemperer retrospective! The conductor, a refined Mozartian whose opera cycle is a milestone of discography, is surrounded by an amazing vocal cast, including the young Margaret Price and Kiri Te Kanawa in minor roles making one of their earliest appearances on record. ...
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Opera
Chutes Too Narrow (20th Anniversary Remaster)
Chutes Too Narrow, the heavily anticipated follow-up to The Shins’ beloved debut, Oh, Inverted World, was recorded in James Mercer’s basement home studio, with later mixing at Seattle’s Avast! Recording Co. with assistance from Phil Ek (Built to Spill, Modest Mouse, David Cross, Les Savy Fav, etc.). With ten songs clocking in at just over 30 minutes, the record is a brief yet ...
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Indie Rock
A sight, a scent, or a sound will immediately awaken a meaningful memory. In similar fashion, songs remind us of where we’ve been, how we got here, and what to expect on the horizon. Jake Scott appeals to multiple senses with his nuanced, yet cinematic take on pop. His lyrics are so honest and unfiltered you can practically see each story unfold right in front of you. Breezy melodies and ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary
Six song EP features Trace Adkins, Luke Combs, Gary LeVox, Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton & Lainey Wilson. On the heels of being sworn into the U.S. Army Reserve live on the Grand Ole Opry stage this summer, country music hit-maker, author and Army veteran Craig Morgan is announcing a forthcoming EP, Enlisted, set to release October 20th on Broken Bow Records. Morgan recruited several of his ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Contemporary Country
Los Angeles born and raised decedents of music royalty from the Jazz and R&B worlds connect on “I Left My Heart In Ladera”, multiple Grammy Award nominee Terrace Martin and Alex Isley’s love letter to the Ladera and Crenshaw neighborhoods of LA. Alex, a literal student of music, displays classic R&B influenced vocals on the first single & video ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Soul
Colin Stough today releases “Promiseland,” his first smash after his successful run on American Idol this year. Showing off his gritty and impassioned storytelling, with relatable lyrics and a hard-hitting beat, the high-powered record depicts a story of a young man who feels the pressure to make a name for himself but promises to always stay true to ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Alternative Country
The eighth album by Rival Sons. About Lightbringer, guitarist Scott Holiday said, "When you do two albums back-to-back like this, there are a lot of things to think about. The first record has to pack enough of a punch and tell enough of a story for the second half to have an even bigger impact. We balanced them out ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Classic Rock
The highly-anticipated new album by American power/progressive metal act THEOCRACY is here. Seven years after the criticaly-acclaimed "Ghost Ship", mastermind Matt Smith and his band return with their new masterpiece, titled "Mosaic". THEOCRACY started in 2002 as a solo project ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Metal
