Tag: Classical

alice does computer music Releases Debut Album ‘Shoegaze 5G’

August 7, 2023

Following up her release of her latest single, ‘Coiled’, Alice Gerlach, better known as alice does computer music, released the accompanying piece – her debut album, ‘Shoegaze 5G’ – on streaming platforms on August 4th. The long-awaited album from the Chicago-based indie artist has been in the works for a significant time now, but we can finally see the fruits of that work take shape. Gerlach is also doing an album release show on September 1st – more details on that will be available below.

Poetic Folk Project Poetica, Release A Heartfelt New Music Video For Their Sombre Track ‘engagement’

March 25, 2022

Earlier last year, 6-time Independent Music Award winner and founder of MPress Records, Rachael Sage, gave birth to a brand new and refreshing collaborative…

‘Carnival Of The Animals’ – The Kanneh-Masons Breathe New Life Into Saint-Saëns’ Zoological Classic With Help From Michael Morpurgo And Olivia Colman

December 1, 2020

I have to admit something – I’d never heard of The Kanneh-Masons before being given the opportunity to review this album, released via Decca. But I *had* heard, and heard OF ‘Carnival Of The Animals’. And I’d heard of Michael Morpurgo, and Olivia Colman.

Pablo Osorio Releases Latest Single, ‘Solo Pienso En Ti’

July 10, 2020

‘Solo Pienso En Ti’ is the most recent single from Mexican pop singer, Pablo Osorio. The track was written in the wake of a relationship’s end, and sees Osorio contemplating what mistakes he made in the relationship, and where he could have done better.

Mustafa Khetty to Create a Virtual Orchestra!

May 6, 2020

The Covid-19 crisis has been hard on all of us. It has affected everyone one way or another. Musicians are no different. Classical composer Mustafa Khetty has created a project for classical musicians who are currently out of work due to the crisis.

Andrea Bocelli Breaks Multiple Records With Biggest Live-Streamed Classical Event Of All Time

April 15, 2020

On Easter Sunday (April 12), in a moment that made the world stand still, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli broke multiple records with an emotionally-charged solo performance, streamed exclusively live via YouTube from the Duomo in Milan.

ISOBEL WALLER-BRIDGE Releases Debut Single ‘September’ And Signs To Mercury KX

February 28, 2020

Award-winning composer, artist and musician Isobel Waller-Bridge announces her new signing to Mercury KX. Joining artists at the forefront of contemporary music, including Anoushka Shankar, Ólafur Arnalds and Keaton Henson, Isobel also releases her new track ‘September’, which will feature on the new compilation album ‘FLOW’ – a celebration of three years since the launch of Mercury KX.

AyseDeniz Finds Success With Genre Bending Musical Style

December 19, 2019

Considered a child prodigy in her native Turkey, AyseDeniz made her concerto debut at the tender age of 9, which saw her playing JS Bach’s Keyboard Concerto No. 5 with the Gordion Chamber Orchestra.

Lucy And The Night Sky Releases Second Album ‘Light Needs the Dark’

July 4, 2019

They say never judge a book by its cover, and likewise never judge a band by its name, but when you hear a name like ‘Lucy And The Night Sky’, the curiosity is piqued, and you get more than a suspicion that this is going to be a band who produces interesting music.

Demola – ‘Light Up’ f/ Wande Coal

April 13, 2019

Nigerian artist Demola isn’t afraid to do things differently and to mix it up when it comes to his music. Although his usual style is Afrobeat, for his latest single, ‘Light Up’, the unmistakeable sound of a violin turns up mere seconds into the track. It shouldn’t work: the rhythm is a full on bounce, buoyant and packed full of sunshine; the violin is breezy, and cool – like a walk through a forest. It shouldn’t work – but somehow – it does.

It’s A ‘Miracle’ From Sarah Brightman (ft Yoshiki)

December 18, 2018

Sarah Brightman has released ‘Miracle’, the follow-up to her brilliant track, ‘Sogni’. The gorgeous song is matched by a video which perfectly captures both Brightman’s grandeur and her talent. Brightman is accompanied by Yoshiki, one of Japan’s most renowned pianists.

Aled Jones and Russell Watson Perfectly ‘In Harmony’ On New Album Released In Time For Christmas

November 18, 2018

Given the pair have been moving in the same sorts of musical circles for the better part of 20 years, it should come as no surprise that Aled Jones and Russell Watson are firm friends. What is surprising however is that the pair have taken this long to record an album together.