Owen Ashworth's third album as Advance Base is inspired by how humans relate to their pets.
Real Gone Music presents beautifully remastered versions of the artist's three Warner Bros. studio albums in a handsome two-disc set.
An imaginative remaking of the nocturne program by an exciting young German star.
Made with a great cast of collaborators, the Swedish band's second full album is their fullest, most realized slice of indie pop sunbeams yet.
On her sophomore solo date, the singer traveled from Woodstock to Los Angeles to work with producer Joe Henry and she delivers a stunner.
A reasonable introduction to perhaps the most distinctive and best-loved soprano voice of our time.
Gorgeous tone and a fascinating rethinking of minimalist programming from Meyers.
Aphex Twin revisits the ultra-glitchy beats and childlike melodies of some of his earlier work without merely rehashing it.
A striking work in which the trumpeter and his collaborators -- including a chorus and orchestra -- interact with Hull's Humber Bridge and its surroundings.
The companion piece to composer Ben Chatwin's Staccato Signals is a captivating work in its own right.
A down and dirty blues album that's looser than the average ZZ Top platter.
Outstanding collection of the Michigan rock hero's garage-centric early singles; tough, passionate, and energetic.
Joyous, Herbie-inspired electronic funk from a musician heard on releases from Kamasi Washington, Flying Lotus, and Boney James.
Chart-topping fourth effort from the hip-hop crew blurs genres and sharpens their creative focus.
Sun-washed set of irresistibly catchy, futuristic synth-disco from the funky Los Angeles duo.
The influential vocal and choral music of Franco-Flemish composer Jacques Arcadelt is presented on three discs in this 2018 box set from Ricercar.
The singer/songwriter's triumphant second album borrows from '80s R&B and questions gender roles, engaging minds, hearts, and bodies along the way.
Christophe Rousset plays the Nouvelles Suites de Clavecin of Louis Couperin on a Couchet harpsichord dating from 1652.
A delightful experiment in extending the Gypsy-classical fusion practiced in Central Europe a century or more later.
On its third album, the Australian quartet delivers a darkly angular rush of vigorous noise with lyrics that rise above mundane concerns.
A dusky, intimate, and yet virtuosic duo session featuring the singer and pianist Sullivan Fortner.
Barenboim and his protégés produce a uniquely strong pair of Mozart piano quartets.
Infusing his rhymes with deep introspection and substance, Curry dives into darkness while maturing on album three.
A generous range of Debussy songs, oriented toward his relationship with poetry, and beautifully performed.
Four intimate, discontented standouts left off of Ruins for thematic reasons.
Fred Thomas vividly describes his life experiences through energetic rock songs as well as sprawling experimental pieces.
Second album of depraved and overblown punk-modeled energy from this side project of Ty Segall and Ex-Cult's Chris Shaw.
The Mercury Rev offshoot returns with a trippy instrumental encounter with the iconic American guitarists Jesse Chandler, Nels Cline, and Steve Shelley.
Sebastian Weigle and the Frankfurter Opern und Museumsorchester conclude their series of Richard Strauss' tone poems for Oehms Classics.
Catchy and bittersweet five-track EP that lands like an ambition fully formed rather than a collaborative song-a-day lark.
Electronic visionary Jerrilynn Patton composes the score for a contemporary dance piece by British choreographer Wayne McGregor.
Collection of solo material from the former Clash frontman is a vivid testament to his talent and restless creative spirit.
Period-instrument rethinkings of Schubert and Brahms deliver revelations once you re-tune the ears.
A collection of pieces, developed in collaboration with their composers, that seek to redefine contemporary violin performance.
The singer pays tribute to living soul legend Bill Withers with a set that tactfully sways between faithful and imaginative.
A more colorful second album from the Blue Note singer, songwriter, and pianist, featuring extensive input from drummer and producer Karriem Riggins.
Influenced by their extensive global touring following the release of their 2015 debut, Maribou State produce their most joyous work yet.
Mariss Jansons and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra explore Schubert's "Great" C major Symphony on this live BR Klassik recording.
The songwriter pares back her arrangements and turns her gaze to complex protagonists and relationships on her eighth full-length.
The group's seventh album pushes the guitar up in the mix and delivers another set of modern rock gems powered by Emily Haines' vocal prowess.
The singer/songwriter's sixth album blends the political and personal with life-affirming results.
This live album is another brave and beautiful document tracing how Phil Elverum's sorrow and love continue to change shape.
The grunge godfathers lay out plenty of righteous wrath on 11 songs reflecting a world mired in chaos.
The Hebridean chamber pop bard teams up with Bernard Butler on this moving and deeply reflective outing.
Even with its lyrical unease, the project's third LP confirms Jordan Lee's status as a leading architect of bucolic escapism.
A mellow, meditative album anchored by folk guitar and graced with lush orchestrations.
The Kiwi songstress offers a beguiling, synth-rich blend of dark-hued chamber pop and offbeat pluck on her strong third album.
The Arcade Fire multi-instrumentalist delivers an Eastern philosophy-tinged pagan space-folk gem on his sophomore effort.
The band's third album pushes their post-punk noise rock attack to extremes without sacrificing hooks or coherent songs.
The duo disguises some of its bleakest songs with brisk tempos, jaunty keyboards, and inspired imagery.
After six long years, J. Spaceman and friends return with a (literally) homemade album that sounds vital, vulnerable, and abundantly creative.
The excellent third installment of Andrew Choi's engaging biographical pop narratives takes aim at finding love and building a career.
The band's comprehensive '90s singles and rarities collections, gathered and remastered.
Fourteen albums in, Norway's mysterious improv trio strip their sound to its essences, delivering a musical language without boundaries.
Playing works by Kirchner, Webern, and Britten, the Telegraph Quartet explores music that exists on the periphery of the standard repertoire.
Impressive debut from a young American quartet that cultivates a sense of ensemble to an unusual degree.
Nine songs of resistance in a time of chaos and division; a literate and compelling album from the former leader of Come.
On the second album since their comeback the band turn in a big, bright and thoughtful effort on par with their best post-Flying Nun work.
The trio's second album features expanded arrangements and more mature vocals while remaining wonderfully intimate and poppy.
The Welsh trio have crystallized their sound into something truly sublime, fulfilling the promise set forth on 2011's The Big Roar.
Former Boys Like Girls singer Martin Johnson returns to the spotlight with his sophisticated solo debut.
Tim Hecker collaborates with the Japanese gagaku ensemble Tokyo Gakuso on the bleak yet majestic Konoyo.
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An excellent aural biography of the late great rocker, filled with rarities, live cuts, and alternate takes.
A conceptual four-part studio suite with orchestra, a graphic novel (enclosed), and two live discs showcasing a vital quartet, make this a compelling package.
Playing a lute-harpsichord built by Keith Hill, Wolfgang Rübsam finds new ideas and expressions in Bach's famous Goldberg Variations.