The two composers featured on this album worked in Russia during a period when it had become part of international musical culture, with many European musicians choosing to make a living there. Famous Czech cellist, Vladislav Aloiz, whose cosmopolitan Piano Trio in F major is an inspirational mix of beauty, passionate virtuosity and wit, moved to St Petersburg where he was awarded a professorship at the Conservatoire. Born in Kharkiv to an Austrian family, Alexander Winkler also found himself at the centre of Russian music at the turn of the century. The laconic themes of his masterfully written Piano Trio in F sharp minor are reminiscent of late Brahms.

The prestigious German record label ECM has long been responsible for many musical discoveries, uncovering both composers and the unique perspectives of performers, each carefully handpicked by Manfred Eicher and his visionary team across classical, contemporary, and European jazz genres.

Balls to Picasso is the second solo album by Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson, released in 1994. It is the first album in Dickinson's solo career that was released after he had officially left Iron Maiden (although he rejoined again in 1999).

"Talking Heads’ groundbreaking second album, More Songs About Buildings and Food, is released as a 3CD/1Blu-ray Super Deluxe Edition. The collection captures a pivotal moment in their evolution and marks the first of three albums produced with Brian Eno.

Gary Numan's 'Intruder' live show at the OVO Arena, Wembley in May 2022 was an electrifying display of innovation, artistry, energy and poignancy. An unforgettable experience for Numan and Numanoids alike, this iconic show is now presented on two limited edition formats including a 3LP live album and a 2CD+Blu-ray containing both the audio and video from the show under the moniker 'A Perfect Circle', referencing his return to the legendary venue.

A fascinating peek into the mind and heart of Paul Weller, Find El Dorado showcases the legend covering songs that helped shape him—some populist, some forgotten one-hit wonders, some crate-digger obscurities. It's no big surprise that the Modfather would love something like "Lawdy Rolla," a bit of jazzy street-funk by the Guerrillas, a French studio group from the late 1960s, that he turns it into a Northern soul number with knockout alto sax by Kevin Haynes. Ditto "Nobody's Fool"—written by Ray Davies but only released by the Kinks as a demo on a deluxe version of their Muswell Hillbillies (another version, by a group known as Cold Turkey but rumored to be Dave Davies, was a theme for British TV series Budgie). Weller's elder-statesman sandpaper grit adds gravitas to the bitter sentiment: "Nobody pleads for me, nobody bleeds for me/ I'm nobody's fool and I'm nobody's friend."

Veronica Electronica is an upcoming remix album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, scheduled for release on July 25, 2025, through Warner Records. The album title comes from an alter ego, which Madonna created during the Ray of Light era in 1998.

Breathtaking piano compositions by Angeline Bell that weave together nostalgic reflections of her Malaysian childhood with the rich tapestry of East Asian folk influences. Performed by her former student Katie Yao Morgan, this collection of evocative pieces transports listeners through bustling markets, tranquil landscapes and cherished personal memories. Featuring the exquisite sounds of the Chinese erhu by Xiao Wang, this album is a heartfelt fusion of East and West, blending tradition with contemporary expression.

‘All Things Light’, the third major label release from Cam, is what Cam refers to as her “patchwork of beliefs” in dedication to her daughter. In collaboration with her longtime producer Tyler Johnson (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus) as well as an elite lineup of co-producers and contributors, including Michael Uzowuru (Frank Ocean, SZA), Ethan Gruska (Phoebe Bridgers, Remi Wolf), and Jeff Bhasker (Bruno Mars, Rihanna), All Things Light distills complex ideas talking about spirituality, death, and motherhood into glorious songs.

Dan Whitlam teams up with Sophie Faith on Mama Said It - a standout moment from his upcoming project on Needwant. Featuring some of his past tracks such as 'Butterfly' & 'Blue (feat. Tamzene)

“The ensemble to create highly artistic music that is different from the past Taiko music”

A culmination of the work of the master of taiko, Eitetsu Hayashi. Eitetsu Hayashi’s first album in 18 years, with all new recordings, is a culmination of the sound world of Eitetsu Hayashi, who has reached the height of his maturity. This album, which is the first in the Ultimate Sound Series and continues the lineage of the Super Sound Adventure Series, which is a must-have for audiophiles, focuses on "sound".

Their fifth release on Signum Classics, the “engaging” (New Yorker) men’s vocal ensemble Cantus present a collection of songs cycles by contemporary and living composers, exploring different kinds of journeys through song.

In the first 20 years of his recording career, Devon Allman has made one thing very clear. He doesn’t stand still. As an artist and performer, he is always on the move, eager to stretch his boundaries, forever on the lookout for new sources of inspiration and new musicians to collaborate with. That ethos has driven him to continually create and move on. That’s why his discography to date – though it includes a number of solo albums – also shows releases with Honeytribe (with whom he debuted in 2006) and southern rock supergroup Royal Southern Brotherhood as well as with the Allman Betts Band. The resumé is a work in progress, yet one that is already worthy of the musical legacy handed down to him by his late father Gregg Allman of the legendary Allman Brothers Band.

Nika in Horace Silver's masterpiece "Nika's Dream" is a female jazz patron. Regardless of her status, she resolutely came to New York, the holy land of jazz, alone, wholeheartedly supporting jazz musicians and offering them many famous songs.I think her great love spirit and way of life are worth learning from.

Yoshika Colwell has announced the release of her debut album ‘On The Wing’ on 25th July via Blue Flowers. We’ve already heard two enticing tracks: Last Night, featuring Rachel Horton-Kitchlew on harp and Joe Harvey-Whyte on pedal steel and Fighting On The Wing, a song edged with a pastoral lightness that focuses on beginnings and endings throughout life. Both were accompanied by equally striking videos, created by Tilly Wace who has collaborated with Yoshika on all the album’s creative.