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Phraxia by Nick Pike
Nick Pike returns with Phraxia, his third studio album, following the textural richness of Norastoria and the soothing atmospheres of Evergreen. This new release presents a more nuanced evolution of his neoclassical voice—a sonic landscape where solo piano takes center stage, delicately intertwined with shimmering electronic textures and ambient washes.

Arashk Azizi
3 days ago3 min read


The Age of the Digital Album
In today’s music landscape, the digital album has become the dominant format for both artists and listeners. While vinyl, cassette tapes, and CDs once defined how we experienced music, the digital album now stands at the center of modern music distribution. But how did we get here? And what does this shift mean for the way we create, share, and consume music?

Arashk Azizi
3 days ago4 min read


Leo by Matteo Ramon Arevalos
As someone who has had the honor of working with Matteo Ramon Arevalos, listening to his new album LEO felt like stepping once more into a realm of sonic wonder—a place where the familiar transforms and the piano becomes not just an instrument, but a world.

Arashk Azizi
Jun 273 min read


The Vessel: A Tribute to African Music
African music has long been a wellspring of rhythmic innovation, spiritual depth, and communal storytelling. Its polyrhythmic structures, call-and-response vocals, and layered percussion have profoundly influenced global genres—from jazz to funk, and from Afrobeat to contemporary electronic music. This rich tapestry of sound and meaning forms the foundation upon which Colombian multi-instrumentalist Jaime Ospina builds his latest album, The Vessel.

Arashk Azizi
May 253 min read


The Dark Side of the Mole by Jakub Poćwiardowski & Lili
Explore Jakub Poćwiardowski & Lili’s The Dark Side of the Mole, a concept album blending prog rock, classical, and ambient into an unforgettable soundscape.

Arashk Azizi
May 243 min read


Lampin' by Synthonic
The iconic brass hits ride effortlessly on a bed of funk, bass solos emerge from a post-rock soundscape, and the album flows with solos

Arashk Azizi
May 233 min read


The Best Chapter by Alessandra Toni, Emotions Carved in Sound
Music is often described as the most abstract of the arts, yet it has the power to shape images, stir emotions, and tell stories without a single word. In her debut album The Best Chapter, Italian composer and pianist Alessandra Toni does exactly that. Each of the twelve tracks feels like a finely sculpted conic form—shaped with precision, depth, and poetry. Her music doesn’t shout—it breathes, it unfolds. And through this carefully woven journey,

Arashk Azizi
May 63 min read


Out Of The Darkness by Stephanie Bettman
Jazz meets rock, and Out of the Darkness emerges as a bold, genre-defying statement from the brilliant singer and musician Stephanie Bettman. This album presents a collection of 14 original tracks that blend folk, pop, rock, jazz, and Latin influences with fearless creativity and emotional depth. More than just a stylistic experiment, it’s a testament to Bettman’s evolution as an artist—one who dares to push boundaries while staying true to the soul of her storytelling.

Arashk Azizi
May 53 min read


Vrihi by Lorenzo Brilli, Pages Made of Sound
Lorenzo Brilli is not just a composer—he is a contemporary storyteller who uses sound as his language and rhythm as his syntax. In his latest album Vrihi, released by Esc.Rec, Brilli invites listeners into a world shaped by layers of texture, minimalism, folk traditions, and experimental electronics. The result is a sonic narrative that feels deeply rooted in the past yet strikingly modern. This is an album that demands to be experienced rather than simply heard.

Arashk Azizi
May 53 min read


Ur egen fatabur by Jon-Olov Woxlin, or How Johann Sebastian Bach Would Write a Swedish Tune
What if Bach wrote music based on Swedish folk tunes? No need to wonder—just listen to Ur egen fatabur by Jon-Olov Woxlin. A collection of 21 original pieces written for solo violin, this album blends traditional folk tunes with the elegance and structure of Baroque music.

Arashk Azizi
May 43 min read


uLove: Rayhan’s Version
uLove: Rayhan’s Version is a set of eleven pieces by the hip hop artist Rayhan — a bold debut album that hits like a wooden roller coaster: rough, thrilling, and real. From the first track to the last, this album tells a coming-of-age story soaked in love, lust, heartbreak, survival, and reflection. Rayhan, a rapper, actor, and comedian from Scarborough, Toronto, uses his full range of creativity to bring a multi-genre sound that refuses to stay in one lane.

Arashk Azizi
Apr 302 min read


I Am Nowhere, I Am Everywhere by The Ram
Roads, saloons, beer, and music—that's what I feel when listening to I Am Nowhere, I Am Everywhere by The Ram. This nine-track collection of country-rock-blues songs sounds like the soundtrack of America, especially for those of us living outside of it. It's raw, heartfelt, and painted in earthy tones that capture both nostalgia and immediacy.

Arashk Azizi
Apr 202 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


SKIES by Nikola Pešić
Nikola Pešić’s new release Skies is a personal diary written in sound — ten heartfelt pieces, each as expansive and open as the sky itself. With this album, Nikola shares intimate sentiments through his virtuosic fingers and the expressive keys of his piano.

Arashk Azizi
Apr 173 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


Panpsychism by Test Patterns
I’ve always been drawn to the idea that consciousness isn’t a privilege reserved for humans. What if everything—objects, places, even the air between us—has its own form of awareness? It may be beyond our comprehension, but it’s a poetic and powerful notion. This idea is called panpsychism, and it’s the perfect name for Test Patterns’ latest album.

Arashk Azizi
Apr 133 min read


Why I Prefer Albums Over Playlists, Music Is a Journey, Not a Shortcut
There are always these questions hovering in the mind: What’s the difference between a playlist and an album? Which one should we listen to? Which one matters more?
Well, the answer really depends on you—on your musical habits and the genres you mainly enjoy.

Arashk Azizi
Apr 113 min read


Sleep Infinity by EM_LEN
Sleep Infinity, the latest release from EM_LEN, is a collection of eight creative and meticulously crafted tracks

Arashk Azizi
Mar 292 min read


TELEION by Lopez & Arevalos: A Journey into the Sounds of the Ancient World
Music is one of humanity’s oldest art forms, a universal language that has echoed through time, yet much of it has been lost.

John Ariel
Mar 284 min read


Contemplation by Ranie Ribeiro
The timbre of the harp is inherently otherworldly, as if sent from the heavens. It’s no wonder that this magical sound invites contemplation

Arashk Azizi
Mar 253 min read
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