CLASSICAL/ JAZZ/ BLUES

Covering a song as beloved as Coldplay’s “Fix You” is no easy feat, but Irish vocal duo Sonaírí approach the challenge with confidence, sensitivity, and a clear artistic vision. Comprised of soprano Amie Dyer and tenor David Corr, the pair reimagine the modern classic through the lens of classical crossover,…

History lessons rarely arrive wrapped in grooves this infectious, but Grey & Purple Songbook pull off exactly that with “There’s Wisdom Laced in Laughter.” Created by a Norwegian brother duo from Oslo, the project has built its identity around storytelling, meaningful lyrics, and music that engages both the head and…

With ““Hallelujah” Just Keep Your Heads Up Now (Instrumental),” Ohio-based artist Dianne Forte demonstrates that a powerful message does not always require words. Known for crafting faith-driven songs centered on encouragement, gratitude, and perseverance, Forte takes a different route here, allowing melody and rhythm to carry the emotional weight. The…

Few pieces of contemporary chamber music manage to feel both deeply personal and broadly universal, but “Piano Trio No. 2 ‘Mary Margaret’” by composers Jim Klein and Ian Jamison accomplishes precisely that. Written as an elegy for Klein’s infant granddaughter, the five-movement work transforms grief into something profoundly moving, inviting…

As part of his ambitious debut album Statue, “Familiar Disturbance” finds London trumpeter and composer Dylan Jones at his most introspective and emotionally direct. Already respected for his work alongside some of the capital’s most influential jazz institutions and musicians, Jones uses this project to step fully into his own…

Long before his upcoming collaboration “Orbit” arrives, New York-based producer and artist Rayrick had already laid the groundwork for his musical identity with Experiment, a genre-hopping EP that remains a fascinating snapshot of his creative evolution. Originally released in 2022, the project showcases Rayrick’s ability to blend melodic dubstep, future…

Kirk Monteux’s Total Tranquility arrives with a title that leaves little room for ambiguity, yet the album more than lives up to its promise. Created after the composer’s move from the bustle of Frankfurt to a quieter life surrounded by nature, this eleven-track instrumental collection feels less like a conventional…

Some songs feel like destinations. Others feel like journeys. Connie Lansberg’s “Aeroplane,” the opening track from her collaborative album with veteran guitarist Brad Rabuchin, belongs firmly in the latter category. Recorded in a single day at a Pasadena studio with little more than instinct, trust, and musical chemistry to guide…

Few artists make instrumental music feel as vivid and emotionally revealing as Mighty Joe Belson. Known for creating minimalist ambient compositions filled with spaciousness, nuance, and quiet intensity, Belson invites listeners into deeply reflective inner worlds.  His latest release, “The Process Of Individuation,” arrives as a striking meditation on dreams,…

Paris-based neoclassical composer Serij d’Artosis has a gift for turning emotion into atmosphere, and with “Rêve 3: Narges,” he delivers one of his most affecting works to date. Featured on the EP Vestiges de Rêves, the composition draws inspiration from the resilience of a single mother navigating the horrors of…