Author: Carmen-Lees Green

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Paul Stone & The Basement Collective Release a Song of Friendship and Hope

The new single “Brother” by Paul Stone & The Basement Collective carries a deeply personal message. Inspired by the serious illness of one of Paul Stone’s closest friends, the song reflects on loyalty, compassion and the importance of being present for people during life’s most difficult moments. Stone wrote the song after his friend was…
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Judith Owen Enchants a Sold-Out Bush Hall

Judith Owen brought warmth, wit and first-class musicianship to London’s Bush Hall in Shepherd’s Bush on June 1, performing to a sold-out audience in support of her latest album, Suit Yourself. Outside, a clammy and rain-heavy London evening set the scene; inside, Owen created the kind of intimate, jazz-club atmosphere that made the historic venue…
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Memory and Innovation Collide on Eivind Buene’s Personal Best

Norwegian composer and vocalist Eivind Buene’s new album Personal Best presents a boundary-bending experiment in musical narrative. Released by LAWO Classics, this project brings together Trio Accanto and the SWR Experimentalstudio to forge an intimate, multidimensional listening experience. Buene’s concept revolves around a “trio portrait,” where each member of Trio Accanto becomes both muse and…
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Rediscovering the Self: AK.T and the Making of “Specters”

March 19th, 2026 will see the release of a project years in the making: Specters, the debut album by Saudi artist AK.T. More than a collection of songs, it is a musical voyage through memory and emotional recovery. During challenging moments, AK.T once composed pieces that remained unfinished and untouched for years. Returning to them…
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Judith Owen Releases “That’s Why I Love My Baby,” Announces New Album and Tour

On February 20, 2026, Judith Owen will release her latest single, “That’s Why I Love My Baby,” signaling the beginning of a new era following the worldwide acclaim of Come On And Get It. The song arrives as a preview of Owen’s next full-length project, set for release this spring. This new track brings listeners…
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Gary Marks Breaks Decades of Silence With Timely New Work

Gary Marks’s records have long been the stuff of legend among vinyl lovers, prized for their introspective songwriting and the extraordinary musicianship of collaborators like John Scofield and Paul McCandless. After being out of the industry spotlight for decades, Marks is now ready to share his fresh, unflinching voice with the world again with his…
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