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Les Brown’s latest album, The Next One, is a thrilling exploration of sound that continues his journey as a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and sound experimenter. With his second full-length release, Brown proves his mastery of blending genres, moods, and textures, forging a musical landscape that ...Read More

Puerto Rico-based progressive metal trio The Wrong Sides have carved a unique niche for themselves with their unconventional approach to music releases. Known for teasing singles months, and sometimes years, before unveiling full albums, the band gives fans a taste of what’s to come, ...Read More

Oakland’s celebrated R&B, Soul, and Alt-Country fusion group Idiot Grins has dropped their fifth studio album, “Hounds of Mess Around,” on March 9, 2024. This new release is a burst of exuberant energy, marked by its upbeat rhythms and carefree vibe. The band, now ...Read More

Following the acclaim of their 2023 fusion album “Reaching In,” the James McGowan Ensemble has returned with a captivating follow-up, “Reaching Out.” This 13-piece jazz and classical powerhouse builds on its predecessor with a fresh, emotional depth. “Reaching Out” remains deeply personal, extending the ...Read More

Aaron Wyanski, a celebrated composer, pianist and musicologist based in Maine, delves deeper into the legacy of Arnold Schönberg with his latest trio of works titled “SCHOENBERG: Drei Klavierstücke, Op. 11.” Inspired by Schönberg’s pioneering atonal compositions since his youth, Wyanski explores this concept ...Read More

Theda Phoenix, a Vancouver-based artist at the intersection of music and meditation, unveils her latest collection of intuitive music in “Crystal Calm Volume 2.” Using crystal singing bowls and ethereal vocals, Phoenix creates high-vibration soundscapes that invite listeners into transformative experiences. Following the success ...Read More

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada-based 13-member group The James McGowan Ensemble (named after one of its namesake members) recently released a personal, introspective concept album titled “Reaching In”. It’s a story of the protagonist’s journey from loneliness, social anxiety and low self-esteem to self-awareness, acceptance and ...Read More

Boston MA-based alternative folk artist Markus Belanger a.k.a. The Last Optimist’s latest release “seed water sun” is packed with ethereal power. This LP follows his earlier two albums titled ‘make it alright with grace,’ and ‘this moment is gone.’ Although in the past, many described his music ...Read More