Malian-born, Oslo-based percussionist Sidiki Camara will release his new album Ankaben on September 4, 2026, following a lead single on August 21. The album, whose title translates to “Humanity,” is described as Camara’s most ambitious project to date and brings together West African musical traditions with Norwegian jazz, folk and contemporary music. Ankaben follows Camara’s […]
Emma Russel
“Holy Father” Explores Faith, Possession and Crime in New Horror Thriller
A criminal investigation takes a terrifying supernatural turn in “Holy Father,” a new horror crime thriller from writer and director Shravan Tiwari. The film follows a disturbing case involving possession, unexplained phenomena and brutal crimes that begin to unsettle a community. At the center of the story is Father Isaac Wales, played by Eric Roberts. […]
Laura Mazon Franqui Earns Spotify Playlist Success With “Berceuse”
Classical guitarist Laura Mazon Franqui has reached an exciting new milestone. Her latest single, Berceuse by Cuban composer Leo Brouwer, was added to Spotify’s New Classical playlist after its release this week. The playlist is one of the biggest spaces for classical music on Spotify. It features respected artists and orchestras from around the world. […]
The Coral Surprise Fans With New Album 388 and Release “Let The Music Play” Video
British indie legends The Coral have officially unveiled their surprise thirteenth studio album, 388, alongside the release of the new video for “Let The Music Play.” The album initially appeared quietly in independent record shops as a physical-only release before becoming available worldwide digitally and through major music retailers. Released through Run On Records, 388 […]
Outliers Festival Wants to Bring the Thrill of Music Discovery Back to London
Doors open at 6:45 PM on June 26, 2026. TICKETS At a time when streaming algorithms shape almost every playlist, Outliers Festival is taking a different route. The new East London event launches on June 26, 2026 at 93 Feet East, with a concept built entirely around live music discovery and emerging artists. The […]
Home-Recorded and Hand-Made: Lettie Announces Pirate Lover
With Pirate Lover, out 25 March 2026, Lettie is returning with an album built on intimacy and craft. The nine-track release was largely recorded in her home, fitted around the limited time available outside her day job. Rather than aiming for polish through technology, the album is positioned as an antidote to formulaic modern production, […]
Nalini Brings Something Gentle and Genuine with “You Are My Forever”
Not every debut needs to be loud to make an impact. Sometimes, it’s the quieter ones that stay with you—and that’s exactly what Nalini achieves with “You Are My Forever.” There’s a softness to this track that feels intentional. It doesn’t rush to grab attention—it lets you settle into it. A Song That Feels Like […]
Anna Smerdova Impresses at the WPTA Italy Winners’ Gala in Piacenza
Earlier this month, Anna Smerdova, winner of the WPTA Italy International Piano Competition, returned to the stage for the Winners’ Gala Concert in Piacenza. Held on November 9th at the charming Auditorium of the Fondazione di Piacenza e Vigevano, the event gathered music lovers eager to hear this year’s standout performers. Anna delivered a passionate […]
Judith Owen Champions Jazz, Resilience, and Renewal With Holiday Reissue and New Album Plans
Amid a career defined by artistry and candor, acclaimed singer-songwriter Judith Owen is once again in the spotlight, reintroducing her invigorating Judith Owen Swings Christmas collection while hinting at an eagerly anticipated album for early 2026. Welsh-born and now based in New Orleans, Owen has become known for her ability to infuse classic jazz with […]
Irina Fedotova: From Haute Couture to Business Mogul
Irina Fedotova is no stranger to the spotlight—but now she’s turning heads for her power moves in business, not just on the runway. The former Dolce & Gabbana fitting model and award-winning designer has swapped couture for commerce, launching an ambitious new chapter as a global entrepreneur. Kicking off her career at 15 in Milan […]
Beyond the Clock: Shyfrin Alliance Unveil ‘In the Shadow of Time’
Where most bands mark a release date, Shyfrin Alliance interrogate the calendar itself. On May 9, 2025, the Kabbalah-influenced collective drops In the Shadow of Time, a lead single that doesn’t personify time so much as expose a hidden presence moving within its shadow—an unseen force quietly steering our days. Eduard Shyfrin’s commanding bass-baritone asks, […]
Anupam Shobhakar’s Liquid Reality: A Sonic Fusion of East and West
In a city that thrives on collisions of culture and sound, New York–based guitarist, composer, and sarodist Anupam Shobhakar unveils Liquid Reality, a daring statement that reframes what modern fusion can be. After turning heads in 2023 with Raga Jhinjhoti on Fretless Guitar—the first-ever recording of Indian classical music on a fretless guitar—Shobhakar now steps […]