Inoyama Land was a duo of Yasushi Yamashita and Makoto Inoue, both past members of avant-pop ensemble Hikashu. It appears they only issued a couple of albums, as well as a posthumous compilation of live and previously unreleased material. A progressive sound approach with synths, mellotrons, tabla and sitars.

With their second album, Miles Smiles, the second Miles Davis Quintet really began to hit their stride, delving deeper into the more adventurous, exploratory side of their signature sound. This is clear as soon as "Orbits" comes crashing out the gate, but it's not just the fast, manic material that has an edge - slower, quieter numbers are mercurial, not just in how they shift melodies and chords, but how the voicing and phrasing never settles into a comfortable groove. This is music that demands attention, never taking predictable paths or easy choices. Its greatest triumph is that it masks this adventurousness within music that is warm and accessible - it just never acts that way. No matter how accessible this is, what's so utterly brilliant about it is that the group never brings it forth to the audience. They're playing for each other, pushing and prodding each other in an effort to discover new territory…

Viva For Life 2018 is an engaging 21-track charity compilation released by Universal Music in 2018 in support of the annual RTBF humanitarian campaign in Belgium. Bringing together a vibrant cross-section of contemporary French-language chanson, international pop chart-toppers, and Belgian indie sensations, the collection offers an uplifting slice of late 2010s radio culture. Highlights include global mega-hits like Maroon 5's "Girls Like You" and Portugal. The Man's infectious "Feel It Still", alongside major French-language radio staples from Amir, Calogero, Pascal Obispo, and Kendji Girac. Uniquely showcasing the rich Belgian pop scene, the release features breakout hits like Angèle and Roméo Elvis's massive "Tout Oublier", Mustii, Alice On The Roof, Hooverphonic, and Emma Bale. This well-balanced anthology serves as both a high-energy pop snapshot and a timeless record of solidarity.

Second Souffle is an extraordinarily sophisticated and elegantly crafted contemporary jazz album by the brilliant French composer, arranger, and woodwind artist Jean-Pascal Moget, released in 2018 through the independent label Chanteloup Musique. Translating to "Second Wind," the record perfectly embodies its title, offering a refreshing and deeply imaginative sonic journey through modern acoustic jazz architectures. Moget showcases his masterful command over harmonic progression and melodic phrasing, leading an elite group of European musicians through intricate frameworks that balance structured chamber precision with the spontaneous freedom of post-bop improvisation. The 45-minute program moves with fluid grace across multiple moods and tempos, opening with the playful rhythmic syncopation of Mentos' March and diving deep into the lush, atmospheric title cut Second Souffle. Highlights abound, including the sun-drenched, breezy textures of Grass'n Sun, the clever narrative phrasing on Comme Lapinot, and the warm, twilight-hued melancholia of Céline Crépuscule. Fully realized with immaculate acoustic tracking, pristine engineering, and beautiful instrument separation, this record stands as an essential underground treasure for collectors of modern European jazz, cinematic brass arrangements, and rich instrumental storytelling.

Let's Disco: The Best Of Disco Hits is an absolute powerhouse of a 3-CD box set, released by Universal Music in 2018. Serving as a massive 60-track testament to the era of flashing dancefloors, syncopated basslines, and brassy orchestration, this compilation gathers the defining hymns of the disco revolution alongside heavy-hitting funk and dance-pop cross-over hits. Disc 1 sets the foundation with lush orchestral pioneers like The Love Unlimited Orchestra's "Love's Theme," before shifting gears into the essential peak-era floor-fillers from Chic, Gloria Gaynor, and Donna Summer. Disc 2 leans heavily into the unstoppable groove-driven funk, groove, and R&B currents of the late '70s and early '80s, highlighting legendary records by Earth, Wind & Fire, Chaka Khan, and Kool & The Gang. Disc 3 completes the retrospective by leaning into timeless global pop phenomena, tracking the infectious hooks of ABBA, Boney M., and the camp-pop anthems of the Village People. Impeccably engineered and packed with high-fidelity grooves, this collection is an ultimate celebratory time capsule for casual listeners and dance music historians alike.

Hit Country 2018 stands as a premier, high-energy double-disc showcase capturing the absolute biggest anthems and fast-rising stars defining the contemporary country music landscape. Released as part of Australia’s leading annual country compilation series via ABC Music and Universal, this massive 39-track anthology flawlessly bridges the finest homegrown Australian country talent with international heavyweights from Nashville and beyond. Disc one pairs chart-topping global powerhouses like Kacey Musgraves, Kip Moore, and Kane Brown alongside elite Australian favorites including The Wolfe Brothers, The McClymonts, and Fanny Lumsden. Disc two keeps the momentum rolling by diving deeper into guitar-driven modern country-rock, sporting massive breakout tracks from Luke Combs and Brothers Osborne, alongside timeless performances from legendary icon Lee Kernaghan and Drew McAlister. Packed with infectious crossover hooks, brilliant storytelling, and spectacular acoustic-electric production, this collection is an essential sonic time capsule for fans of modern pop-country and roots rock alike.

GoGo Penguin's genre-bending, EDM-influenced brand of jazz has earned the Manchester-based trio plaudits, including being shortlisted for the Mercury Prize in 2014. The band's fourth studio album, and second for Blue Note, 2018's atmospheric A Humdrum Star, finds them delving even deeper into an electronic-influenced sound that favors texture and mood over standards or jazz-based elements. Once again featured are bassist Nick Blacka, pianist Chris Illingworth, and drummer Rob Turner. Working with producers Joe Reiser and Brendan Williams, the trio offers a set of original compositions rife with skittering breakbeats, roiling piano melodies, and warm acoustic bass grooves. It's a style that seems informed as much by the computer-based production of Four Tet, and Amon Tobin as the hypnotic classical compositions of Philip Glass and the '70s jazz of Keith Jarrett…

The music of Hungarian composer Ernst von Dohnányi took a dive in concert program frequency after his death in the U.S. in 1960, when the fashion was for Bartók or still more progressive composers. It has been making a comeback, however, and this satisfying release by Britain's venerable Nash Ensemble, largely specialists in contemporary music, should only help it along. Dohnányi was classified as a conservative, and indeed there is a strong Brahmsian streak in his music.

WOW Hits 2018 is the definitive, multi-artist collection showcasing the most impactful Christian radio anthems, worship songs, and pop-rock hits of the year. Released by Capitol Christian Music Group in 2017, this expanded Deluxe Edition captures the pulse of contemporary faith music across 39 masterfully produced tracks. The double-disc compilation features the Dove Award-winning worship powerhouse "What A Beautiful Name" by Hillsong Worship, the soulful grit of Zach Williams' "Chain Breaker," and Tauren Wells' soaring "Hills And Valleys." Balancing arena-ready pop-rock from TobyMac and Skillet with intimate, reflective praise from Elevation Worship and Chris Tomlin, this compilation delivers a comprehensive and deeply inspiring overview of the contemporary Christian music landscape.

Inoyama Land was a duo of Yasushi Yamashita and Makoto Inoue, both past members of avant-pop ensemble Hikashu. It appears they only issued a couple of albums, as well as a posthumous compilation of live and previously unreleased material. A progressive sound approach with synths, mellotrons, tabla and sitars.

WOW Hits 2019 Deluxe is the definitive, two-CD collection showcasing the absolute biggest anthems and radio blockbusters in modern faith-based music. Released by Capitol Christian Music Group in 2018, this expansive 39-track collection beautifully captures the diverse sonic landscape of contemporary Christian music. Disc One focuses heavily on massive, vertical corporate worship movements and adult contemporary staples from heavyweights like MercyMe, Hillsong Worship, Chris Tomlin, and Casting Crowns. Disc Two highlights the genre's vibrant genre crossovers, packing a punch with high-energy Christian pop, hip-hop, and rock radio hits from artists like TobyMac, for KING & COUNTRY, Tauren Wells, and Skillet. Uplifting, deeply melodic, and masterfully produced, this collection serves as a powerful, inspiring time capsule of faith-driven music's finest moment.