The first outside invitation came when the band’s Joey Burns was writing the track “Bullets and Rocks” and recognized space for a former Calexico collaborator. “When putting vocals on that song, it immediately reminded me of the Iron & Wine feel,” says Burns. “So I texted Sam (Beam), ...
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Indie Rock
Marking the first chapter of Hospital Records’ 2020 story is the return of their flagship compilation series, ‘Sick Music 2020’. Loaded with 25 brand new tracks from the world of drum & bass, ranging from fresh original productions to exclusive new remixes and future classics from ...
Genre: Electronic
Subgenre: Electronica
Wherein Lies the Good, the third album from Seattle-bred, Brooklyn-based brass quartet The Westerlies, presents a radical reimagining of the American song. “Skilled interpreters who are also adept improvisers” (NPR’s Fresh Air), The Westerlies approach this ferociously unique set...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Crossover Jazz
An iconic and influential figure with a career that spans almost 40 years and more than 30 million sales, Marc Almond has enjoyed a fresh renaissance in recent years. 2017’s retrospective Hit & Pieces saw him return to the Top 10 of the album charts, and it was followed by the critically ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
For the recording of the EP Your Good Fortune, gospel and soul legend Mavis Staples went into the studio with new ANTI-singer/songwriter-producer Son Little. To hear Mavis' clarion voice bedded in Son Little's ancient/modern swirl of swamp guitar and b-boy programming is to discover the knife ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Soul
The fresh new release from Alba Records presents three pieces by the Finnish composer Juha Leinonen performed by world-class artists. The booklet addresses the link between different kinds of art forms as it contains a beautiful painting Landscape in a Landscape (2006) by a ...
Composer: Juha Leinonen (1956)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
A Day To Remember sind hoch erfreut verkünden zu können, dass ihr neues Album Common Courtesy nun endlich veröffentlichen wird. Das Album, ihr bisher stärkstes Werk, umfasst 13 Tracks plus 3 neue, bisher unveröffentlichte Songs. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
Hot on the heels of his vinyl release for Cellar Live in 2015, New York saxophonist Grant Stewart returns with his trio for Roll On. Stewart's lyrical tenor is at the forefront of a 9-song set that includes music from bebop masters like Elmo Hope and Fats Navarro, as well as beautifully arranged ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
X: The Godless Void and Other Stories
Five years on from the release of their previous record, Austin’s beloved art-rock heroes …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead return with their tenth album – X: The Godless Void and Other Stories. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
This album was originally released by 12 Tónar in 2006 under the moniker ‘Lost in Hildurness’. The first solo recording from Hildur Guðnadóttir (who is a member of the Nix Noltes band and has performed regularly with múm and Pan Sonic). In her dreamy soundworld she plays the cello, gamba, zither, khuur and the gamelan so this cd sounds like nothing else. This is exciting, ...
Composer: Hildur Guðnadóttir
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Classical Crossover
The British gang arrived like a breath of fresh air with their Mercury Prize nominated debut album Love In The 4th Dimension back in April 2017. Fronted by Juliette Jackson, The Big Moon unleashed song after song fizzing with melody and charm. ...
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Indie Rock
Today, multi-platinum trio Echosmith – Sydney Sierota [lead vocals], Noah Sierota [vocals, bass], and Graham Sierota [drums] – have announced their new studio album Lonely Generation, set for release on January 10th. They have also unveiled the music video for the title track and brand new single “Lonely ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
Weckerlin: La Laitiere de Trianon
As with a previous issue in Opera Rara’s acclaimed Il Salotto series, which comprised Pauline Viardot's delightful chamber operetta Cendrillon, this release focuses on a single work designed for intimate performance - J.B. Wekerlin’s 'opérette de salon' La Laitière de ...
Composer: Jean-Baptiste Wekerlin (1821-1910)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Beethoven: Piano Trios Nos. 1 & 3
Beethoven’s Op. 1 Piano Trios are startling in their freshness and forcefulness, but there is a lot more to them than that. For one thing, they teem with witty touches, something that is brought out by performances like these, featuring the George Malcolm Piano Trio. ...
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
A Howl, That Was Also a Prayer
Hailed as a "brilliant young ensemble... defining a fresh and virtuosic American sound" (The New Yorker), vocal ensemble Ekmeles celebrates the release of their first solo album” A Howl, That Was Also A Prayer.” The recording consists of three innovative looks at what singing could be in the 21st century. ...
Composer: Christopher Trapani, Erin Gee, Taylor Brook
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Kathleen Ferrier in New York (Remastered)
SOMM RECORDINGS announces the release of Kathleen Ferrier in New York, historic performances of Mahler and Bach by the much-loved contralto during her triumphant visits to the United States in 1948 and 1950. Recorded live on Ferriers only appearances in Carnegie Hall in January 1948, four ...
Composer: Gustav Mahler (1860 – 1911), Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Late Spot At Scott's (Live At Ronnie Scott's Club, London, UK / 1962 / Remastered 2019)
Belated Christmas presents for fans of the late, great Brit-jazz tenorist Tubby Hayes as Universal have announced the arrival of selected remastered albums. The tapes were in perfect condition and had never been played since the recording, with reports ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Free Jazz
Mexican Green (Remastered 2019)
Belated Christmas presents for fans of the late, great Brit-jazz tenorist Tubby Hayes as Universal have announced the arrival of selected remastered albums. The tapes were in perfect condition and had never been played since the recording, with reports ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Free Jazz
