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Tag: Classical

Classical Pianist Stephen Marquiss To Release EP ‘Joshua’s Fire’

October 4, 2016

Stunningly talented classical pianist, Stephen Marquiss is set to release his EP, ‘Joshua’s Fire’, on October 10.

Bryan Deister Releases Album Of Brooding Reflection ‘Spines Of The Heart’

September 21, 2016

With influences as wide ranging as classical and jazz music, as well as Kurt Cobain, classically trained musician Bryan Deister’s album, ‘Spines Of The Heart’, is dark and emotionally penetrating.

Essential Covers: Sophie Ray – ‘Lovin’ You’ (Minnie Riperton Cover)

February 15, 2016

This week’s Essential Cover is in honour of St Valentine! Alt Soul singer, Sophie Ray gives us her take on Minnie Riperton’s ‘Loving You’ (and YES she can hit those high notes!).

Essential Advent Calendar: Katerina Mina and Linda Lamon – ‘Rainbow Of Light (Anthem)’

December 22, 2015

It’s the 22nd of December and we commemorate the Winter Solstice today with ‘Rainbow Of Light (Anthem)’, written by Linda Lamon and sung by Katerina Mina.

Calico – Euphorism

October 1, 2015

Brighton based five piece, Calico, release their debut self titled EP on Small Pond Recordings October 19th 2015 featuring their creative blend of jazz, electronica, folk, rock, and classical with four powerfully melodic tracks available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.

SHEL – ‘You Could Be My Baby’

July 29, 2015

‘You Could Be My Baby’, SHEL’s first release since signing to Dave Stewart’s DSE label, is a work of art.

We Talk To SHEL

July 12, 2015

We introduced you to SHEL the other day – a band with a style that’s hard to put your finger on – part Americana, part Electro, and parts Rock and Pop. Definitely Indie.

Introducing: SHEL

July 7, 2015

Four sisters, homeschooled by their mother while their dad worked as a musician, the Holbrook girls were raised in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Videos: Roger O’Donnell and Julia Kent – Videos from ‘Tristan and Isolde’ and ‘Orpheus and Eurydice’

June 4, 2015

Following on from our piece about Roger O’Donnell and Julia Kent a few weeks back, and also our more recent piece about the Post Romantic Empire Album, come the following videos for Roger and Julia’s pieces, ‘Marke’ and ‘Tristan’ (both from ‘Tristan and Isolde’), and ‘Il Regno Dei Morti’ and ‘La Ninfa’, from ‘Orpheus and Eurydice’.

Roger O’Donnell and Julia Kent – ‘Love And Other Tragedies’

May 8, 2015

If you recognise the name Roger O’Donnell, it’s probably because he was formally a keyboard player with the alternative rock band The Cure. It may come as some surprise then to learn that he has spent most of the last five years composing for orchestral strings.

Anthony Strong – ‘On A Clear Day’

May 7, 2015

Anthony Strong is a hidden British treasure, who, despite achieving success abroad, seems to have slipped the net of the UK media.

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