Memory of Xinjiang is a sensational original composition, and draws focus to the modernization of Chinese music in recent years, and the embracing of technology alongside traditional instrumental formats, to create wholly compelling, incomparable new soundscapes.
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Addictively satisfying original house music, an adventurer’s theme tune – an electronic producer with a fine ear for unique layering, rhythms, riffs, and a clear passion for the playfulness of creativity. Slim Vic’s Buccaneer is an instrumental anthem, with a touch of something White Lotus-like to its haunting melodic frontline.
Summer in full swing – the sound of good vibes, organic and warm; eclectic grooves that keep on giving. Creative producer IcyBeast lights up the space this season, with tracks like the iconic PAJAMAS, and the impressive album BLONDE in full.
Production tools have peaked in recent years, but that just makes it all the more exciting to dive in. Have fun with it, but also make sure the music means something, connects in a genuine way, and provides you with something impactful as a creative – which in turn will transfer to your audience. O Watchman! seems to encapsulate that approach quite beautifully.
Irish composer and producer Gavin Murphy, known for his contributions to releases from David Gray, Van Morison, and plenty more, presents this summer a deeply introspective instrumental project of his own.
Featuring an organic piano performance and accompanying string section, with a live performance video to match, the arrangement slowly evolves to become more and more impassioned and bold, reflecting upon the concept and image of a flower that thrives regardless of how tumultuous its surroundings may be.
Nostalgia gifted a breath of fresh air – a stunning voice, lyrical appreciation, a strong groove both familiar and timeless. MADNIK performs with soulful charm and precision, for his wonderfully expressive take on the classic These are the days.
Find something unique and bring your creativity, passion and character into the process. An ambient artistic production, blending healing frequencies, subtle white noise and space, with delicate expressions on the harp.
Bristol-based composer and musician The Celtic Harper explores ‘the quiet power of vulnerability’, with the increasing warmth and wonder of Innocence.
Funky guitar rock, a strong groove and an upbeat jazz rhythm – globally renowned bass player Derek Frank paints a colourful audio tapestry, with the organic instrumental layers of Barker’s Boogie.
Guitarist and composer Hear The Colors – an artist with a defiantly unique approach to crafting audio soundscapes and other-worldly ventures that consume audiences – delivers a profound and powerful instrumental album this year, with the magnetic and mighty Rebirth.
From the mellow to the outright untraceable in pace and presence, Joe’s guitar-work shines with natural charm throughout this seductive gem of a blues-folk track. The voice and guitar feel born to perform together in this way, and underneath we get a simple, nostalgic blues groove, a meandering bassline and beat combination, with some modest keys and synths adding a sleepy gospel vibe to an already alluring fusion of traits.
Sonic atmospheric exploration, aptly inspired by the concept of a Hypothetical Moon – composer and producer Hagai Izenberg takes on the idea of a moon or planet believed to exist, but not directly observed, with this distinct and compelling new album. Featuring seven original compositions, Hypothetical Moon is a captivating audio journey that immerses its … Continued