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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…
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…
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….
After some time out of the spotlight, Ben Heyworth returns with Creature, a three-track EP that feels deeply rooted in place, memory, and the offbeat corners of the human experience. Narrowboat opens the EP with a steady, calm pace and a lyrical focus that draws directly from life on Manchester’s historic canals. The song drifts…
Kat Koan’s new six-track EP The Night Circus is as unfiltered and playful as it is theatrical. Billed by Koan herself as a “carefully crafted hot mess,” this is a record that throws out the rulebook in favour of bold choices, unexpected shifts, and a whole lot of personality. The opener, Recipe for Disaster, kicks…
The Hong Kong-based group Sakura Fukubi has released “Carpe Diem,” a track that draws from Japanese tradition and spring symbolism to create something soft, meaningful, and reflective. The title may echo a well-known Latin phrase, but the music’s heart beats in Japanese time. Built around the imagery of cherry blossoms and the fleeting nature of…
Norwegian-French duo Tic Tic reenters the scene with “While the Shadows Grow”, their latest single and the first preview of their upcoming second album. Known for balancing eerie synth tension with organic elements, this track leans into a new tonal direction: still somber, but with sharper edges and more physical textures. “While the Shadows Grow”…