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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…
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…
Jacqueline Kroft’s The First Blossom is a refreshing take on spring’s quiet arrival. Building on her previous release Arpeggios of Raindrops, the track uses her signature piano work to capture the delicate moment when the earth begins to awaken. Kroft’s melodies feel like the first buds breaking through the ground—subtle yet full of life. The…
Emer Kinsella, known professionally as EMER, is an Irish composer and violinist based in Los Angeles. With a background in film scoring and a penchant for blending classical instrumentation with electronic elements, EMER has carved a niche in creating evocative, cinematic compositions. Her latest album, Concurrence, released on April 25, 2025, exemplifies this fusion, offering…
There’s a kind of stillness you don’t get often in collaborative work—especially not between two composers, on two continents, in two time zones, with one piano each. That’s the setup behind Mirror, a new release from Hilgrove Kenrick and Sam Watts, written and recorded in a single day for Piano Day 2025. And despite the…
Dardust has always been about pushing limits, and the deluxe edition of Urban Impressionism takes that even further. The album, originally released in November, was already a striking mix of brutalist architecture and impressionist painting turned into music. Now, with six new tracks—four of them previously unheard—he’s added even more depth to this project. The…
“Metamorphosis of Surroundings” by Jack Salzani and Giacomo Salzani offers an exquisite blend of orchestral and ambient soundscapes. The piece feels like a heartfelt narrative, carrying listeners through an emotional and visual journey. Its soothing orchestral elements and ambient textures create a lush soundscape that evokes images of serene fields and moments of quiet reflection….