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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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Bridging Cultures Through Jazz: Sola Akingbola’s New Album ‘How Should I’ Celebrates Musical Fusion

He may not have a household name, but Sola Akingbola is a trailblazing artist that is soon to take the world by storm. As a percussionist and integral member of the globally renowned band Jamiroquai, Sola has been making music that has touched the souls of millions for decades.  Now, he is set to release…
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Why Richie Harrison’s ‘The Rope’ is the Ultimate Anthem for Frustrated Millennials

Sick of Hearing Everyone’s Opinions on Everything? Richie Harrison is on his New Grunge-Punk Single ‘The Rope’ As the world becomes increasingly divided, it seems like everyone has a strong opinion on everything. From politics to pop culture, it can be exhausting to constantly hear people tell you what to think.  But for rising artist…
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Age-gap Relationships and Edgy Music Collide in FATAL EQUATION – BBC Presenter Goes from Radio to Writing

Expertly blending romance, suspense, and musical genius, former BBC presenter Gethyn Jones presents his thought-provoking multimedia project, FATAL EQUATION. With a novel and accompanying album, this unique artistic endeavor delves into the complexities of an age-gap relationship with a captivating storyline and original music. Jones, known for his impressive career in radio and television, takes…
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Jazz Remake of Christmas Classic, ‘Happy Christmas (War Is Over)’, by Michael Tinholme

Are you on the look out for exciting new Christmas music for the playlist this year? We’ve got just the track for you! ‘Happy Christmas (War Is Over)’ by John Lennon has been altered by the jazz styling and talent of Michael Tinholme and his Band of Legends. Recreating this classic with the same familiar…
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NEW RELEASE: Acclaimed Folk Artist, Alex Roberts, with Re-Release of Love & Supernatural!

Fans of John Martyn? We may have just the album for you! Well respected folk singer, Alex Roberts, is bringing out a re-release of his acclaimed 2013 album, Love & Supernatural. Coming on October 28th, the album will have a huge 17 songs, with touches to the original songs to bring them into today’s era,…
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REVIEW: Latest Single! ‘Lightning’ from Chicago Band, The Footlight District

If you’re a fan of good music, then you’re absolutely going to want to know about this! Chicago-based band of siblings, The Footlight District, have just released a new single, and you definitely do not want to miss out. Their latest single, ‘Lightning’, came out 9th September, and is yet another great piece of music…
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