CLASSICAL/ JAZZ/ BLUES

“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…

Chris Wirsig, an award-winning composer and respected member of the Television Academy and Recording Academy, delivers a spine-chilling yet stylistically diverse soundtrack for Dating Horror Stories, the latest episodic horror film from director Joshua Nelson. Released on November 8, 2024, the soundtrack offers an unsettling yet occasionally whimsical musical backdrop…

New York-based composer and pianist Nick Marks delivers his last release of 2024 with “Into The Void,” a dynamic prelude to his upcoming Cinematic Chromatics Vol. III EP, set to complete his acclaimed trilogy in early 2025. Blending elements of cinematic funk, R&B, orchestral textures, and jazz, Marks creates a…

GLEET’s 24 is a monumental concept album that ambitiously charts the cycle of a 24-hour day through experimental soundscapes and provocative storytelling. This project, helmed by Gregor Former and Sam Neal, marks a masterstroke in their decades-long collaboration. Drawing inspiration from David Bowie, Brian Eno, Joy Division, and the Dead…