Tommy Emmanuel and Mike Dawes Cover the 1975’s “Be My Mistake” (premiere)
Guitar virtuosos Tommy Emmanuel and Mike Dawes create a gorgeous rendition of The 1975’s “Be My Mistake”, a single from Accomplice Series Vol. 3.
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How George FitzGerald Defied the Algorithm By Stargazing
In lockdown, George FitzGerald’s studio became stale. Yet a love of stargazing and the conversion of images into music resulted in a dynamic new album.
Los Bitchos Are Ready to ‘Let the Festivities Begin’!
Los Bitchos brings together four women from different countries who create instrumental rock with a global vibe on Let the Festivities Begin!
Neo-Classical’s Olovson Composes the Evocative “Labyrinter” (premiere)
Recalling the style of classical Romantic-era composition, “Labyrinter” is a nostalgic and moving piece from Swedish composer Olovson.
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The 11 Best Ambient Albums of 2021
Studies have shown how the global pandemic has changed our listening habits, and for those seeking calm, these 11 are the best ambient albums of the year.
The Beautiful Buildup of Bremer/McCoy’s Quiet Legacy
Danish chillout duo Bremer/McCoy release Natten today. We chart their journey and delve into what makes their music and live shows so spiritually appealing.
Bremer/McCoy Strike a Cosmic Balance on ‘Natten’
The night can be a time of introspection or it can be a time of sensory and metaphysical exploration. Bremer/McCoy’s Natten is open to both.
25 Years of DJ Shadow’s ‘Endtroducing…..’
The tracks of DJ Shadow’s Endtroducing….. are constructed from found, and often unexpected, ingredients. Digging is the key to his creative works.
Guitarist Nate Mercereau Transcends in Finding Solace in Isolation
The pandemic has yielded a number of lockdown musical creations, but guitarist Nate Mercereau captures the sadness and quiet joy better than most.
Marisa Anderson and William Tyler’s ‘Lost Futures’ Is a Stunning Collaboration
Celebrated guitarists Marisa Anderson and William Tyler join forces for an instrumental collection, Lost Futures, that’s equal parts calming and revelatory.
An Elegy for J Dilla on the 15th Anniversary of ‘The Shining’
J Dilla’s The Shining debuted 15 years ago and remains an essential collaborative effort between the master producer and his favorite rappers.
Hear Brazilian Amazon Rivers in Jonh Cabano’s “Guitarrada Amazônica”
Seventeen years after its release, Jonh Cabano’s classic of Brazilian guitarrada paraense is finally available to stream. Hear “Guitarrada Amazônica” now.