CLASSICAL/ JAZZ/ BLUES

Moth Traps’ Memory Shapes feels like stepping into a fog-drenched dream, where nostalgia collides with haunting melodies and the past refuses to stay buried. Robyn McIntosh’s third album is a deeply introspective journey, crafted in the stillness of rural Scotland, yet echoing with the restless energy of a life once…

Yah!Z by Yah!Z. is a genre-blurring ride through jazz, fusion, Latin grooves, hip-hop rhythms, and orchestral grandeur—all wrapped up in a slick, cinematic package. This father-son duo craft soundscapes that take you places. With Matt Roehr’s rock pedigree from Böhse Onkelz and Vincent Roehr’s film-scoring expertise honed at Berklee and…

Manava Lery’s debut album Blowing Changes is a delightful sonic journey that feels like a sun-soaked afternoon in a Parisian café. Kicking off with “I’m Not Drunk,” this track sets the tone perfectly—it’s an infectious, feel-good anthem that gets your feet tapping and your spirits soaring. With lively horns and…

“Hypnosis” by Giardini Oort is like stepping into a dreamscape where every note is a breadcrumb leading you deeper into a labyrinth of sound and meaning. Hailing from Ravenna, Italy, Giardini Oort spins a cinematic tapestry with this track, blending analog warmth with modern electronic textures to create a hypnotic…

“Truth and Reconciliation” by Cargocastle is an emotional powerhouse that grabs you from the first distorted drone and never lets go. The track opens with cold, immersive vibrations that pulse through your speakers like an electric current trying to break free. As the layers of sound start to unravel, the…

Karen Salicath Jamali’s latest album, Dreams of Angels, is a mesmerizing 16-track journey into celestial realms, released on November 22, 2024. Known for her evocative artistry as a composer and pianist, Karen’s work offers an unfiltered connection to angelic energies, weaving themes of courage, peace and divinity. Every piece on…

“Moon Seeds” by Leonardo Barilaro, featuring Tina Guo and Steve Mazzaro, is a hauntingly evocative piece that masterfully intertwines music, science, and the exploration of humanity’s future among the stars. Released on November 25, 2024, the track is the latest contribution from Barilaro, also known as “The Space Pianist,” whose…

Palermo-born contemporary Italian composer Antonio Pappalardo’s latest single, “Il Vento di Mykonos,” is an extraordinary musical homage to the island of Mykonos, weaving its natural beauty and cultural mystique into a vibrant and evocative orchestral piece. The track opens with haunting, immersive strings that evoke a sense of grandeur and…

Producer Marc Soucy’s latest release, “Tashkent Club Fire,” marks the debut single from his STIR: Soundscapes Evoking Realities Only Imagined series, an ambitious project bringing evocative soundscapes to imaginative storytelling. The track, released on June 21, 2024, establishes a rich and expansive auditory experience that feels cinematic and surreal, yet…

The collaboration between saxophonist Lucas Hopkins and pianist Er-Hsuan Li in Nostos unveils a masterful exploration of contemporary compositions for saxophone and piano. Featuring works crafted for a whole decade by three living composers and recorded at the Grusin Music Hall at the University of Colorado Boulder, this 14-track album…