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Unspoken Conversations by Barry DeGroot
There are albums that entertain, and there are albums that speak. Unspoken Conversations, the latest release by pianist and composer Barry DeGroot, belongs firmly to the latter. It is an intimate collection of seven instrumental pieces where every note feels like a fragment of an unspoken dialogue between the heart and the piano. Rooted in neo-classical and new age aesthetics, the album unfolds as a tender confession, a private diary finally shared with the world after years

Arashk Azizi
Oct 173 min read


Forever Elsewhere by Samer Fanek
At the heart of Forever Elsewhere, the fifth album by Jordanian pianist and composer Samer Fanek, lies the piano. Every instrument here—strings, woodwinds, guitars, drums, and synths—exists not to showcase itself, but to serve the music’s emotional depth. The result is a work that feels less like a collection of tracks and more like a living story, unfolding with all the ups and downs of a love story: moments of drama, passages of darkness, bursts of hope, and an ever-present

Arashk Azizi
Sep 202 min read


Sentieri by Luca Basile
With his new single “Sentieri”, Italian cellist and composer Luca Basile invites us once again into a cinematic soundscape where classical roots meet modern epic storytelling. Following the release of his debut album Il Viaggio, this piece marks the beginning of a new musical journey, serving both as a spiritual continuation and a bold introduction to his upcoming second album. “Sentieri”—Italian for “paths”—is not only a title, but also a metaphor for the emotional terrain t

Arashk Azizi
Jul 143 min read


See You Again by Alessandra Toni feat. OP3
The new single release by the renowned pianist and composer Alessandra Toni is a musical gem waiting to be discovered. See You Again by Alessandra Toni is a poignant, cinematic piece that gracefully blends her delicate piano touch with the emotive presence of the string trio “OP3.” Together, they breathe life into a soundscape that feels both personal and universal—a moment suspended between memory and longing.

Arashk Azizi
Jul 122 min read


Close Tu Di Vine by David Munoz
Usually, I write about classical, contemporary, and jazz music—but this time, I’m stepping outside my usual territory to explore a piece that blends pop, Latin, and hip-hop. Close Tu Di Vine by David Munoz is a genre-blurring work that caught my attention primarily because of its instrumentation.

Arashk Azizi
Jun 92 min read


Shiprock by Sam Miller and Matt Badger
Shiprock is a collection of nine instrumental pieces composed and performed by Sam Miller and Matt Badger—two seasoned multi-instrumentalists whose collaboration speaks volumes without uttering a single word. Spanning a range of styles and emotions, the album unfolds like a cinematic narrative, inviting the listener on an intimate and expressive journey. Each track feels like a chapter in a story told through melody, rhythm, and texture—an emotional arc crafted with nuance, h

Arashk Azizi
Apr 192 min read


Eyes Like Torches at the Gate by Ratyński
Eyes Like Torches at the Gate features two solo guitar pieces by the Polish composer and guitarist Ratyński. The music is striking, expressive, and rhythmically intricate. I was especially drawn to the way different rhythmic patterns emerge and evolve, adding depth and emotional resonance to each piece.

Arashk Azizi
Apr 152 min read


Snug as a Gun by Ratyński
Ratyński's Snug as a Gun is a sentimental overflow of emotions poured onto a classical guitar. This short EP consists of two pieces.

Arashk Azizi
Mar 72 min read


Alexander Paul Burton's Piano et violon de Noël - Remix de relaxation (Christmas Piano & Violin - Relaxation Remix)
The sweet and soft timbre of the violin, played with deep emotion and incredible precision, intertwines beautifully with the mesmerizing sou

Arashk Azizi
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Winter Solstice by Michael Evan Moore
Michael Evan Moore’s Winter Solstice EP is a beautifully crafted tribute to the quiet grandeur of the longest night of the year.

Arashk Azizi
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Anahita Modarresi - Prophecies: R
I'm not sure how one would do this, but Anahita Modarresi is a self-taught music composer. Rather than pop, folk, or even hip-hop music,

Mike Dynamo
Nov 14, 20243 min read


“In the Dungeons of Bäckabo” by Fabian Brusk-Jahn
The soft, velvety sound of the guitar, enveloped gently with tender strings, accompanies the deep, rich timbre of Fabian Brusk-Jahn’s voice.

Arashk Azizi
Nov 2, 20242 min read


Little Arguments by Allen Constantine
Somber thoughts turned into notes, a beautiful manifestation of pain.

Arashk Azizi
Oct 25, 20243 min read


"We lock our dark halves" by Ostel
In the beginning, there was music—a connection made in the abstract, a message encoded in waves, only readable by the soul.

Arashk Azizi
Oct 7, 20243 min read


The Neoclassical Propaganda by Keou ISSABRE
“The Neoclassical Propaganda” by Keou ISSABRE is a classical album featuring six marvelous pieces for piano, violin, and clarinet.

Arashk Azizi
Aug 21, 20242 min read


Burbank 2009 by Matthew Mirliani
“Burbank 2009” by Matthew Mirliani is a deeply personal musical work, capturing the composer’s emotions during a pivotal moment in his life.

Arashk Azizi
Aug 21, 20242 min read


Jon Snow : A Witness to History by David Chivers
“Jon Snow: A Witness to History” by David Chivers is an album containing 18 pieces from the soundtrack of the film by the same name.

Arashk Azizi
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Light by Peter Simonsen
Peter Simonsen’s debut album "Light" is a captivating collection of eight instrumental solo piano pieces.

Arashk Azizi
May 19, 20243 min read


AJ Vergo's "options", music with soul
"Options," the EP album by AJ Vergo, is a captivating musical journey featuring five tracks rooted in the hip-hop genre.

Arashk Azizi
Dec 9, 20231 min read


Chords of Love: Reviewing Flora Cash's 'Vår Pil' Piano Quintet
Flora Cash's foray into contemporary classical music, manifested in the evocative album "Vår Pil"

Arashk Azizi
Nov 15, 20232 min read
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