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With Waltz for Baran, Vancouver-based composer Farbod Biglari presents a piece shaped by memory and time. Co-created with arranger Maria Duque, this single draws from cinematic influence and sentimental roots, landing somewhere between emotional reflection and classical tribute. The idea behind the composition began when Biglari was just a teenager, sketching out the melody on…
Blunt Blade’s Forgiveness feels like a direct shot from the gut. It’s a seven-track album that leans confidently into rock but isn’t afraid to mess with the edges. There’s a cinematic streak running through it, and several tracks bring in subtle synth elements that keep things from getting too predictable. It sounds like someone who’s…
Michael Giacchino’s latest release, Exotic Themes for the Silver Screen Vol. 2, is anything but a standard compilation. The Oscar-winning composer revisits some of his most well-known work – from Up and Inside Out to The Batman and Rogue One – and runs it through a playful, unexpected filter: Exotica. Released by Mutant, the album…
There’s something about AMBASADORIA that doesn’t ask to be understood immediately. It plays like an audio notebook from a parallel world: fragments of memory, shifting moods, and untamed musical conversations stitched into eight tracks. The project is led by Tomasz Kowalczyk, with four standout duets shaped by co-writer and musical interpreter Seif Limami, whose thoughtful…
This month’s Cinematic Giants Spotlight brings together five standout tracks that blur the lines between classical composition, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere. From modern reworks of iconic scores to delicate, film-ready instrumentals, each artist brings something distinct to the table. Whether it’s the orchestral sweep of Olesya Kolos or the raw intensity of Apashe, these…
Jakob The Liar’s debut EP feels like the start of a movement. ‘Wake Up Mr. Kupferberg’ lands with the force of someone who’s been through too much to say anything half-hearted. It’s personal, but not just for the sake of therapy. These are songs that look the listener in the eye and dare them to…
MrMessy’s I Want to Make Her Happy EP feels like it crawled out from the wreckage of old drives and unfinished ideas, only to arrive sounding entirely current. Built from glitches, vocoders, sharp edges and warped grooves, these three tracks come out swinging — not in volume, but in personality. The title track, I Want…
Geo Chandler’s new single “Spent (Edit)” quietly earns its place in the space between classical detail and electronic music. Without leaning on genre clichés, Chandler finds a balance that feels personal, specific, and grounded. Rooted in piano arpeggios and a subtle, driving beat, “Spent” is a reflection on exhaustion — emotional, physical, or both. There’s…
Alternative rock trio STREAMER, known for their high-energy indie trance blend, pivot in a new direction with their latest release, The Island. Rather than chasing the pulse of the dancefloor, this time the band dives into something more reflective — a slow-burning anthem about grief, memory, and connection. The emotional weight of The Island sits…
Martin Leroux’s new single “Butterskies” balances heartbreak and acceptance with quiet grace. Rooted in a ’60s folk style, the track moves with fluttering classical guitar lines and a soft string section that feels both nostalgic and fresh. It’s the sound of someone gently closing a door while smiling at the memory on the other side….