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'Three Songs' by Katie Mullins is not to be missed. It’s glorious!
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Tag Archives: new music
Music Premiere: Kelly McGrath – ‘Fall Into You’ Oozes Charm and Dazzling Vocal Colors
'Fall Into You' is beautiful, deliciously haunting, and wistful. The melody surges with flooding sparkling energy as well as an aura of desire and hope. And McGrath’s marvelously persuasive tones heighten the romantic susceptibility. 'Fall Into You' is a must-listen-to song.
Read More »Concert Review: Composer Portraits – Ashley Fure (International Contemporary Ensemble, NYC 2/4/16)
Ashley Fure's non-melodic, mostly non-rhythmic music makes you think, and her focus on the physicality of instruments – the wood and strings and glue and metal – gives her work, especially her newest pieces, a visceral appeal too.
Read More »Music Review: Ryan Calhoun – ‘Paper Stars’ EP
Does the new EP of five songs from Ryan Calhoun signal a musician on the rise?
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Releases and Tours from Maroon 5, Jason Mraz, Alex & Sierra, The Allman Brothers and More
From dinosaur acts to 'X Factor' winners, there's big news from top artists, music icons, and hot up-and-comers this week.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Releases from Queen, Melissa Etheridge, Billy Idol, Wire, Diana Krall, ZZ Top and More
Our new weekly roundup of major new music releases.
Read More »An Interview with Brent Bourgeois
I speak with Brent Bourgeois, who returns to the recording scene with a new album in June.
Read More »Music Review: Gidon Kremer – Edition Lockenhaus [5CD Box Set]
Fantastic five-CD ECM collection from the Austrian Lockenhaus festival.
Read More »Music Review: Michael Nyman Band – Michael Nyman
The debut of the Michael Nyman Band is finally available on CD.
Read More »Music Review: Joachim Nordwall – Ignition
An ambient work that defies description.
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