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Exclusive high-definition film of Gergiev conducting Bolero

Bolero is ‘an orchestral score without music,’ reckoned Ravel. ‘There are no contrasts, and practically no invention except the plan and the manner of execution.’ Such a careful description does… Read more

Posted on: Wednesday, 8 Feb 2012
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Album review: Brooks Robertson – Into The Trees (Brooks Robertson Music)

Every now and then you take a break from your travels long enough to find treasure in your own backyard. My current home, Portland, Oregon has broken a number of… Read more

Posted on: Thursday, 2 Feb 2012
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Soweto Kinch’s Top 10 tracks for headphone listening

Soweto Kinch is one of only a few artists whose appeal traverses underground and mainstream audiences, and who is equally respected in jazz and hip-hop circles. His latest album, The… Read more

Posted on: Wednesday, 1 Feb 2012
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Classic Recordings: John Coltrane – Blue Train

John Coltrane – Blue Train Blue Note (Vinyl) By Paul Rigby John Coltrane was an innovator and, like any innovator, he clashed with the traditional ear. Some critics enjoyed his… Read more

Posted on: Tuesday, 31 Jan 2012
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Album review: The 25th Anniversary Bridge School Concerts

Neil Young’s annual Charity bash never ceases to amaze. For 25 years now, Neil Young has leveraged his friendships in the music industry in the service of the Bridge School,… Read more

Posted on: Monday, 30 Jan 2012
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Apparatjik offer exclusive 24-bit studio quality version of their album

“the recording of the new apparatjik album started in norway in a big wooden hall surrounded by snow and quite possibly bears.” Apparatjik are making a stunning 24-bit studio-quality version… Read more

Posted on: Tuesday, 24 Jan 2012
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Album review: Shelby Lynne – Revelation Road (Everso)

Shelby Lynne is a multi-faceted artist taking her craft even further on her recent release – Revelation Road Playing every instrument and singing all of the parts on her third… Read more

Posted on: Wednesday, 18 Jan 2012
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Exclusive Charlie Winston album on Society of Sound

Two years after the runaway European success of his previous album, Hobo, Charlie Winston’s hugely anticipated follow-up, Running Still, has been released. Society of Sound has an exclusive version with… Read more

Posted on: Wednesday, 11 Jan 2012
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Award-winning production company Folded Wing’s Top 10.

Folded Wing are an award-winning production company responsible for Jamie Cullum’s Radio 2 show, Red Bull Music Academy’s radio station and the Fabric official podcast to mention just a few… Read more

Posted on: Monday, 9 Jan 2012
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