An international group of chamber musicians gathers around Portuguese pianist Filipe Pinto-Ribeiro for the DSCH—Shostakovich Ensemble’s new LAWO Classics release. Violinist Esther Hoppe, violist Lars Anders Tomter, cellist Christian Poltéra and double bassist Tiago Pinto-Ribeiro join the ensemble’s founder and artistic director for a programme devoted to Schubert and Dvořák. Pinto-Ribeiro established the Lisbon-based ensemble […]
Singer-songwriter, DJ and vocal producer Soleil has unveiled the official music video for her latest single, “Rubbish,” a soulful and empowering R&B record that blends Blues, Funk and Retro Soul influences with her signature velvety vocals. Following the release of her acclaimed single “Heart Strings,” Soleil continues to build momentum with “Rubbish,” a track that […]
Britain’s history, London’s character and the details of everyday life provide the inspiration for Longboat’s forthcoming album, Proud of My Postcode. Due at the end of September, the all-electronic record reflects the perspective of an American musician whose relationship with the UK has become increasingly central to his life. Recorded at Strongroom Studios in Shoreditch […]
South London singer-songwriter Valentina will release her debut single, “Our Head”, on 18 September 2026, marking a new chapter with Cronx Records. Following years of musical study and performances in the UK and Italy, the release represents a significant step for an artist whose approach centres on honesty and connection. Born into an Italian and […]
The first song Amana Melome’ ever recorded is becoming a centrepiece of her next release. “Space Age Mama Jama,” originally included on her debut album Indigo Red!, returns as “Space Age Mama Jama Recalibrated,” the lead single from Recalibrated The Remixes. Due on 25 September 2026, the album brings her Recalibration journey to a celebratory […]
Genuine musicianship is a central priority for Jah Decko as he prepares his forthcoming album, Love Who Loves You Back. At a time when digital production plays an increasingly prominent role in music, the Netherlands-based roots reggae artist is particularly interested in the contribution of live musicians. His new project pairs that focus with messages […]
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly prominentpart of the music industry, from helping artists experiment with sounds to generating whole tracks. The scale of AI-generated music is becoming harder to ignore in 2026. In July 2026, Deezer reported that over 50% of new tracks uploaded to its platform each day were fully AI-generated at its peak. This is the equivalent to 90,000 AI-generated tracks […]
Parenting is often described as something adults do for children, but Dr. Žilvinas Svigaris challenges that assumption in his new book, Who Educates Parents? Published by Shea Publishing and available now, the book presents parenting as a shared journey shaped by both adults and children. Written in collaboration with his own family, the book explores […]
In a music world often driven by speed and visibility, Paul Stone & The Basement Collective are taking a different path. Their work is built on friendship, patience and musicianship, with songs shaped by real life rather than chasing trends. At the centre is Paul Stone, a Yorkshire songwriter whose story is as grounded as […]
Swiss composer Christoph Schnell will bring a major evening of orchestral music to Cadogan Hall in London on Sunday 13 September 2026. The concert, beginning at 6:30 pm, will feature the London Metropolitan Orchestra and will include two world premieres alongside works from Schnell’s extensive catalogue. Born in Switzerland in 1954, Schnell has built an […]