Greg Coulson: Live at Crescent Records Studio
"Greg Coulson is a British musical powerhouse - an expressive singer-songwriter and dynamic performer who blends soul and classic rock with the groove of blues, funk and jazz. Known for his mesmerising stage presence and unique sound, Greg has quickly established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting and ...
Genre: Blues
Subgenre: Bluesy Rock
Renascence’ is a true return to form and the crown jewel of their legendary discography. It picks up where their 1974 album ‘Promised Heights’ left off - a spiritual and sonic successor that gives a fresh, modern twist to their legendary sound, which remains fundamental to the early hip-hop and funk scenes in the US and UK. ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Hip Hop Soul
The free-wheelin’ rock ‘n’ soul trio DeWolff have announced their new studio album ‘Muscle Shoals’, which was recorded at the legendary FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Alabama. The album will be released on 6 December via Mascot Records. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Southern Rock
Brett Dean: In spe contra spem, Viola & Cello Concertos and Orchestral Works (Live)
Brett Dean was the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Composer-in-Residence from 2020–2023; this release brings together seven works recorded live in concert during his tenure. Together with five leading conductors and five outstanding soloists, the LPO skilfully navigates the diverse ...
Composer: Brett Dean (1961)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
Songs is the second album by singer-songwriter Regina Spektor. The album was recorded in its entirety on Christmas Day of 2001; each song was recorded in one take. Copies of the self-released album were sold at Spektor's early live shows. This used to be the only album of hers not available on streaming ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary
OPETH’s fourteenth album was written by Åkerfeldt, with lyrics conferred with Klara Rönnqvist Fors (The Heard, ex-Crucified Barbara). The Last Will & Testament, was co-produced by Åkerfeldt and Stefan Boman (Ghost, The Hellacopters), engineered by Boman, Joe Jones (Killing Joke, Robert Plant), and OPETH, with Boman, Åkerfeldt, and the rest of the band mixing at ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Metal
"Gratitude" is the fifteenth studio album by American singer Mary J. Blige. Produced by Pat Kelly, Angelo Velasquez, Will Campbell, and Aidan Brody, ‘One’ follows the project’s critically acclaimed lead single ‘Breathing‘ featuring Fabolous (who acts as one of many high-profile guests set for inclusion on ‘Gratitude’ including Jadakiss, Fat Joe, and others). ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Soul
For three weeks, Ghent trio Ramkot camped in Rancho De La Luna to work on a very worthy successor to debut In Between Borderlands, which shook Ghent's foundations barely eighteen months ago. They recorded the record there under the inspired guidance of the legendary Alain Johannes (known as producer of Queens Of The Stone Age, for instance). ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Hard Rock
Dancing Queen - Rameau meets ABBA
You're in the mood for dance, and when you get the chance: You are a dancing queen! Combining these two absolute giants of European music history seems daring: Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) and ABBA (1972-)! However, even a second listen reveals countless similarities. The originality and catchiness of ...
Composer: Jean Philippe Rameau (1683-1764), ABBA
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Classical Crossover
No Strings Attached. Concertos, Overture and Sonatas for Oboe Band
With the release of The Queen’s Favourites in 2021, La Petite Écurie provided listeners insight into the original repertoire for the Oboe Band, which was very much in vogue at the time of Queen Anne (c. 1700). The debut album received five Diapasons in the renowned French magazine and numerous positive reviews. The International Double Reed ...
Composer: Henry Purcell (1659-1695), Joseph Bodin de Boismortier (1689-1755), Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759), Louis Antoine Dornel (1685-1765), Johann Christian Schieferdecker (1679-1732), Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), Reinhard Keiser (1674-1739)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
Gentle Soul - The Music of Aretha Franklin for Solo Piano
A tribute to Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, from the Prince of New Orleans, Davell Crawford. The emotion Aretha Franklin brought to a diverse group of signature tunes is evoked by Davell Crawford in his expressive piano playing. ...
Genre: Instrumental
Subgenre: Piano
Queen is the debut studio album by the British rock band Queen. Released on 13 July 1973 by EMI Records in the UK and by Elektra Records in the US, it was recorded at Trident Studios and De Lane Lea Music Centre, London, with production by Roy Thomas Baker, John Anthony and the band members themselves. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Classic Rock
Queen I (Collector's Edition Remastered)
Over half a century since its release and a vital chapter in the band’s story, Queen’s self-titled 1973 debut album has been remixed and restored by Justin Shirley-Smith, Joshua J Macrae and Kris Fredriksson to sound the way the band always wanted it to. A new tracklisting, ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Classic Rock
"TIME MACHINE“ is the sixth studio album to be released by the acclaimed rock band, but it is the first for their new home at Cherry Red Records' Esoteric Antenna label. The band have opened up the throttle to the maximum on this new release with their epic 70s-infused classic rock sounds. With their previous releases achieving Number 1 chart ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Hard Rock
The Singles (The First Fifty Years)
A new 38-track compilation, expanded from "The Singles – The First Ten Years" originally released in 1982. The First Fifty Years expands the offering to 38 tracks, including all the favorites you know and love: their breakthrough Eurovision Song Contest winner "Waterloo" (which turned 50 this year), "S.O.S.," "Fernando," "Mamma ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
Following her first album in this series of the same name, Min-Jung Kym brings a new instalment of works inspired by works to help overcome cancer. Joined by cellist Robin Michael on two of the tracks, the repertoire ranges from Beethoven, to Satie, to Einaudi to Queen. ...
Composer: Erik Satie (1866-1925), Florian Christl (1990), Jules Massenet (1842-1912), Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Franz Liszt (1811-1886), Ludovico Einaudi (1955), Armand Amar (1953)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
Turkish Flavours - 100 Years of Turkish Symphonic Music
If you ask classical music connoisseurs in this country about music by Turkish composers, the name Fazıl Say is likely to come to mind – but beyond that, there’s no idea! According to the British conductor Howard Griffiths, a lot has happened in the 100 years of the Turkish Republic’s existence: the Ankara Conservatory was founded in 1936 at the suggestion of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk; music ...
Composer: Ahmed Adnan Saygun (1907-1991), Cemal Resid Rey (1904-1985), Ulvi Cemal Erkin (1906-1972), Necil Käzim Akses (1908-1999), Ferit Tüzün (1929-1977), Mahir Cetiz (1977), Fazil Say (1970), Zeynep Gedizlioglu (1977), Sinem Altan (1985), Onur Türkmen (1972)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Celia & Johnny (Remastered 2024)
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco’s first collaboration on Vaya Records, the bestselling album Celia and Johnny. When Celia & Johnny was released in 1974, Celia was already a huge star in her native Cuba. After defecting to the States, though, she struggled to break into the salsa scene. Fania co-founder and Fania All-Stars bandleader Johnny ...
Genre: Latin
Subgenre: Salsa
The performance was sublime in its own right, with musical heroes at every turn and leadership from the podium whose depth and acuity transcended normal expectations." (Musical America) LSO Live marks the beginning of their 25th anniversary year with the release of Mendelssohn's Elijah, recorded live in concert with Sir Antonio Pappano earlier this year. ...
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Dream Machine (The Lucid Edition)
"The Lucid Edition" with new and released tracks. Des Rocs are releasing a new album called "Dream Machine". The sophomore effort from the "This Is Our Life" artist arrives August 25. It follows Des Rocs' 2021 debut, A Real Good Person in a Real Bad Place. Dream Machine includes the previously released single "Never Ending Moment."...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
