Category Archives: Modern Composition

Clarice Jensen ~ For this from that will be filled

Our long, slow goodbye to beloved composer Jóhann Jóhannsson continues with the unveiling of Clarice Jensen‘s debut album; opener “bc” was composed together.  As the artistic director of ACME (American Contemporary Music Ensemble), Jensen worked with Jóhannsson over the last decade of his

Clarice Jensen ~ For this from that will be filled

Our long, slow goodbye to beloved composer Jóhann Jóhannsson continues with the unveiling of Clarice Jensen‘s debut album; opener “bc” was composed together.  As the artistic director of ACME (American Contemporary Music Ensemble), Jensen worked with Jóhannsson over the last decade of his

Zinovia Arvanitidi ~ Ivory

Happy Piano Day!  Piano Day was launched by Nils Frahm in 2015 and takes place on the 88th day of the year.  Many global events now take place on this day, along with album releases.  The Kitchen label has been

Zinovia Arvanitidi ~ Ivory

Happy Piano Day!  Piano Day was launched by Nils Frahm in 2015 and takes place on the 88th day of the year.  Many global events now take place on this day, along with album releases.  The Kitchen label has been

Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ Englabörn & Variations

The music world continues to mourn the loss of Jóhann Jóhannsson, who just before his death was working on a remastered edition of his debut album, Englabörn.  The album, accompanied by a second disc of new takes and remixes, was meant to

Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ Englabörn & Variations

The music world continues to mourn the loss of Jóhann Jóhannsson, who just before his death was working on a remastered edition of his debut album, Englabörn.  The album, accompanied by a second disc of new takes and remixes, was meant to

Erik K Skodvin & Rauelsson ~ A Score for Darling

Something amazing has been happening in the field of film scoring.  Over the last few years, we’ve watched an increase in the number of scores that work just as well as independent albums.  A Score for Darling is the latest of

Erik K Skodvin & Rauelsson ~ A Score for Darling

Something amazing has been happening in the field of film scoring.  Over the last few years, we’ve watched an increase in the number of scores that work just as well as independent albums.  A Score for Darling is the latest of

2018 Spring Music Preview ~ Modern Composition

Spring includes both Piano Day (March 29) and Record Store Day (April 21), and labels are gearing up for each.  The season’s biggest release is set to devour everything in its wake, but there’s plenty more to enjoy after that.

2018 Spring Music Preview ~ Modern Composition

Spring includes both Piano Day (March 29) and Record Store Day (April 21), and labels are gearing up for each.  The season’s biggest release is set to devour everything in its wake, but there’s plenty more to enjoy after that.

Sea Island & Ferry ~ Crossings

We love discovering new artists as they debut.  Hong Kong’s Sea Island & Ferry caught our attention with an evocative name and unusual setup of piano, cello, xiao (Chinese bamboo flute) and saxophone.  The quartet is billed as a “neochamber ensemble”, and

Sea Island & Ferry ~ Crossings

We love discovering new artists as they debut.  Hong Kong’s Sea Island & Ferry caught our attention with an evocative name and unusual setup of piano, cello, xiao (Chinese bamboo flute) and saxophone.  The quartet is billed as a “neochamber ensemble”, and

Philipp Rumsch Ensemble ~ Reflections

Far from the pensive or maudlin connotations usually associated with reflecting in a musical context, Philipp Rumsch likely titled his debut LP after the idea of collisions – not of light, but sound. Extensively trained and with youthful exuberance, the

Philipp Rumsch Ensemble ~ Reflections

Far from the pensive or maudlin connotations usually associated with reflecting in a musical context, Philipp Rumsch likely titled his debut LP after the idea of collisions – not of light, but sound. Extensively trained and with youthful exuberance, the

For Varying Degrees of Winter

The title is taken from Lawrence English’s classic winter album, released in 2007.  The music comes from across the globe: ten artists, ten countries, ten new releases, each attempting to put their stamp on the season before it melts away.

For Varying Degrees of Winter

The title is taken from Lawrence English’s classic winter album, released in 2007.  The music comes from across the globe: ten artists, ten countries, ten new releases, each attempting to put their stamp on the season before it melts away.