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RMHNDRX has already proved he can do sharp, anxious electronic pop with YUKS, but The Hole sits in a quieter corner of his world. It feels closer to someone working late with the lights low, following half-formed ideas and stray memories instead of hooks. The Murakami influence he talks about is easy to hear: this…
Mr Briggs has stepped away from bands and volume into something much smaller and more private. Working alone in his Devon studio, sharing space with his painter wife and two chaotic dogs, he’s chasing the kind of music that feels like it was recorded late at night for no-one in particular. The touchstones he mentions,…
Soek is the outlet for composer Grant Borland when he steps away from briefs and trailer work and writes for himself. Under his own name he scores ads, films and TV, but with Soek he pares things down to piano, a few electronic touches, and live strings from players in Croatia, giving him a small…
Christchurch-based composer and pianist Mark Sutton builds his music around tone, balance, and atmosphere. Odyssey opens with a soft piano figure that sets the scene in a quiet, open space. As strings rise around it, the sound widens and deepens. A low choir moves in slowly, adding weight and dimension without overpowering the piano. Sutton…
Waves is post rock that swaps power chords for clean piano and soft electronics. Inuuro are three longtime friends from Stavanger who still play like one mind. A simple piano figure sets the pace, pads lift the ceiling, and the drums keep a steady spine. The mood points upward, hopeful without tipping into sugar. Midway…
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…
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…
James Shumway isn’t trying to reinvent the piano solo. He’s doing something harder: making it personal without turning it into a cliché. His latest piece, To the One I Love, is exactly what the title says—a love letter, but told through the keys. Shot in Aspen Grove, Utah, with Mount Timpanogos in the distance, the…
Marc Soucy’s Montana is a cinematic track that blends bold strings with soft piano to evoke the feeling of an adventurous landscape. The music takes you on a journey, bringing to life images of rugged, open terrains and the emotions tied to exploring the unknown. The strings are bold, dramatic, and full of energy, creating…