Electrifying and fresh, Roy Markson is hot on the scene to deliver his unique flavour of jazz music to the world; we're here for it. Spending most of his life studying jazz composition and performance at the French Conservatory, Markson has finally arrived to cut his stamp on the jazz world, taking it by storm. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Akira Kosemura: Diary 2020-2022
"Diary 2020-2022" is the second volume in a series of archival works that collects songs selected by Akira Kosemura from the vast collection of songs he created from 2020 to 2022. Almost all of the songs in this collection have been released for the first time. This is the second volume in a series of archival works, which includes songs for the documentary "The Center Lane" (directed by Hirokazu Kore- ...
Composer: Akira Kosemura
Genre: Instrumental
Subgenre: Piano
Multi-platinum-selling singer, producer and rapper Winston Surfshirt returns with his first new music in two years; the kaleidoscopic new single “Boots” is out now via Sweat It Out, following a premiere by Zane Lowe on Apple Music’s New Music Daily. Building on the sonic foundations laid in his critically acclaimed 2022 album, Panna Cotta, “Boots” is a dazzling ode to artistic evolution. Weaving together sparkling bass undertones and swirling ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Hip Hop Soul
Beethoven: Violin Sonatas 4, 5 & 7
Viktoria Mullova’s first album of Beethoven Violin Sonatas - Nos. 3 & 9 (‘Kreutzer’) with Kristian Bezuidenhout - was reviewed enthusiastically by Gramophone magazine, who stated “The sound in these familiar pieces has a startling clarity” and went on to say that the period instruments “relocate these two works in a darkly Romantic sound world.” For this next volume in a complete cycle, Viktoria is partnered by Alasdair Beatson in the strange 4th sonata, the popular 5th ‘Spring’ sonata and the dramatic 7th - Beethoven in C Minor mood, always exciting and turbulent. ...
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
Reference Recordings® proudly presents Manfred Honeck's masterly interpretation of Antonin Dvorák's Symphony No. 9 in E minor, (Op. 95) "From the New World," and the first commercial release of Carlos Simon's Four Black American Dances. This album was recorded live in February 2025 in beautiful and historic Heinz Hall, home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, in superb audiophile sound. Maestro Honeck honors us again with his scholarly and personal music notes, in which he gives us great insight ...
Composer: Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904), Carlos Simon (1986)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
With more than 120 million albums sold since forming in 1968, Deep Purple have long secured their place in rock history. Rather than simply preserving their legacy, they continue to extend it, driven by the same spirit that defined their earliest work. Says frontman Ian Gillan: “Where we are now with this incarnation of Deep Purple feels very much like a very ‘now’ version of Deep Purple as it was in the seventies.” ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Classic Rock
Für A Sun That Never Sets erweitert Ralph Alessi die Quartettbesetzung um einen fünften Musiker für ein Set aus elf neuen Kompositionen, die Alessis komplexe Schreibweise aus Reflektion und Lust am Abenteuer weiter ausführen. Das letzte Mal arbeitete Alessi in einem Quintett mit dem Saxophonisten Ravi Coltrane in seinem Ensemble This Against That zusammen, festgehalten auf dem gefeierten Album Imaginary Friends von 2019. Anstelle eines Saxophonisten tritt diesmal der ... #!EN!#> On A Sun That Never Sets, Ralph Alessi expands the quartet configuration with a fifth player for a set of eleven new compositions that elaborate on Alessi’s intricate writing with deep thought and a fresh sense of adventure. The last time Alessi operated with a quintet was alongside saxophonist Ravi Coltrane in his This Against That ensemble, captured on 2019’s acclaimed Imaginary Friends, among several other recordings from that outfit. However instead of a ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
For more than three decades, trombonist Conrad Herwig has worked the sweet spot where modern jazz meets Afro-Caribbean fire, building his acclaimed Latin Side of… series into one of the most distinctive runs in contemporary jazz. Forged in the company of masters like Eddie Palmieri, Mario Bauzá, and Tito Puente, Herwig brings authority and imagination to the bandstand. Now he takes on The Latin Side of Chick Corea, celebrating a composer whose music thrives on motion, color, and cross-cultural spark. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Get ready to experience the vibrant evolution of Acker Bilk and His Paramount Jazz Band in "As Time Goes By," where a fresh lineup breathes new life into classic jazz. Recorded live at The Regent Centre, this album captures the spirit of change and reminds us that while the faces may shift, the music remains as captivating as ever.
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Craft Recordings and HighTone Records proudly announce the long-awaited return of Boone Creek—the self-titled 1977 debut from the boundary-pushing supergroup featuring future bluegrass luminaries Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas, Wes Golding, and Terry Baucom. Long out of print and previously unavailable outside its original release. In addition to the original album tracklist, this reissue includes four recently unearthed bonus ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Bluegrass
Rising R&B sensation and fresh off nominations from the BET Awards, BRIT Awards, and MOBO Awards, kwn is releasing new EP "and all pride aside". The project is a continuation of her breakout EP, With All Due Respect. “Thank you for being patient,” Kwn wrote on Instagram. “Very ready for you to hear the version of me you haven’t met yet. It’s arrogant, it’s sexy, it’s fun, but also vulnerable, honest and unapologetically myself.” ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Soul
The Bellamy Brothers celebrate their 50th anniversary with 50 Years On, a collection of all brand-new songs written specifically for this milestone release. Showcasing their signature harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and road-tested authenticity, the duo delivers a fresh, reflective set that honors their legacy while moving into a new era. Blending acoustic warmth with full-band energy, the album offers a rich, contemporary take on the Bellamys' timeless country sound, ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Honky Tonk
Gerald Finzi: Three Sacred Anthems
The Choir of Robinson College, Cambridge and conductor Will Sims present Gerald Finzi’s Three Sacred Anthems in recordings that capture the radiancy and vitality of the composer’s text-setting, combined with lyricism and gentle introspection. Featuring newly realised string accompaniments by Peter Hayward, this album casts fresh light on some of Finzi’s most cherished choral works. ...
Composer: Gerald Finzi (1901-1956), Peter Hayward
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Choral
Dornbirn-based bassist and composer Vincent Rein steps confidently into the spotlight with Variants, a new album that bridges past and present, tracing the arc of his musical journey while pointing toward uncharted territory. Across seven tracks, the Vincent Rein Quintet explores a sound that is open, modern, and full of life – sometimes reflective, sometimes playful, always instinctive. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Naruhiko Kawaguchi’s A Journey with Beethoven presents a thoughtfully curated selection of shorter piano works and arrangements that reveal the composer’s diverse character beyond the sonatas. Performed on three historical fortepianos from the Finchcocks Collection, the programme traces a musical and emotional path through bagatelles, rondos, dances, transcriptions and the ...
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
Denis Kozhukhin presents a new album of Haydn: Sonatas, offering a fresh and illuminating journey through the composer’s keyboard repertoire. Haydn’s keyboard sonatas brim with invention, drama, and wit, matching the brilliance of his symphonies and quartets. Revisiting this repertoire, Kozhukhin reveals their expressive depth and sparkling originality in a recital ...
Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
Bringing raw energy and unapologetic sound, Crimson Love is set to shake up the rock world with their intense live performances and powerful music. Fast! Loud! And In Your Face! Crimson Love delivers everything you crave from rock ‘n’ roll. With gritty vocals, electrifying guitar riffs, and high-octane rhythm, their latest single ‘L.A. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Hard Rock
Breakfield prove that a simple name change can transform your entire world. After more than a decade of making music as Boy Named Banjo, the renaming brought a fresh energy to their music. Their 11-song self-titled LP came to life in collaboration with Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell) and strays from the rootsy sensibilities of their formative years. Breakfield ranges from country-rock anthems to gorgeous ballads, showcasing a one-of-a-kind ...
Genre: Folk
Subgenre: Folk Rock
Legendary space rock band Hawkwind return with a brand new collection that blurs the lines between studio album, archive excavation and future transmission. Drawing together unheard recordings, newly reworked classics and fresh material from the current line-up, this latest release stands as a vital and evolving chapter in the band’s ever-expanding sonic universe. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
With their new album *Happy Birthday!*, Sportfreunde Stiller are treating themselves and their fans to a gift in honor of the band's 30th anniversary. The album features a total of 10 new songs. "Immer noch hier" (Still Here)—that is what Sportfreunde Stiller sing right at the start of *Happy Birthday!*, their album marking the band's 30th anniversary. It is a pragmatic, almost ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
