Author: Amanda Collins

The highlights of past month’s releases were dominated by eastern European and French music. Tõnu Kaljuste and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir newest recording of Arvo Pärt’s Berliner Messe is distinctive; as is an album of large orchestral works by Valentin Silvestrov conducted by Christopher Lyndon-Gee, one of Russian cello sonatas performed by Marie-Elisabeth Hecker, and Shostakovich’s Preludes and Fugues played by Yulianna Avdeeva. Quatuor Debussy and vibraphonist Franck Tortiller continue the Ravel tributes with a jazzed-up interpretation of Le Tombeau de Couperin. A contemporary of Ravel, Marcel Tournier, is not as well-known, but harpist Emmanuel Ceysson (pictured), gives us…

American singer and songwriter Gina Brooklyn shares her brand new single Through Every Storm, a heartfelt indie/acoustic folk song.  Through Every Storm is released in support of Parent Empowerment Network, a nonprofit that equips parents of medically complex children (50% of royalties will be donated to it). A lovely, relatable storytelling that is inspired by Gina’s own journey with chronic illness, the song offers a message of faith, resilience, and unwavering hope—reminding listeners that even in life’s darkest moments, they are never alone. I am really enjoying how smooth and soothing Brooklyn’s vocals are, gliding beautifully over the delicate guitar riffs, steady…

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. BLACKPINK‘s Rosé just dropped the most major collection with Puma. This marks the singer’s first full collection with the athletic brand. Trust us, this is one worth shopping. The collaborative offering is meant to reflect the “Typa Girl” singer’s personal style, which is a sort of dichotomy, featuring elements of rebellious street style mixed with feminine touches. With that in mind, the resulting collection is both…

Christopha, the dynamic East-and-North London emcee known for his ambitious 26 Miles and Running series, returns with a compelling new track titled “Number Crunch”. This single marries grounded lyricism with a refined production that captures warm jazz chords, mellow keys, and a tight rhythmic backbone to make something more than mere hip-hop. The result is soulful and sophisticated, with Christopha’s razor-sharp delivery rideing smoothly over the lush instrumentation. The track’s title resonates beyond the surface capturing the grind, the hustle of trying to make it. With this fresh release Christopha delivers not just a song, but a soundscape that balances…

The director of 100 Nights Of Hero has said that Charli XCX was “perfect” for her role in the graphic novel adaptation. The film is based on the graphic novel by Isabel Greenberg, which was inspired by the Middle Eastern folktales One Thousand and One Nights. It will have its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on September 6, followed by a US cinema release on December 5. A UK release date has not yet been announced. Among those on the star-studded cast are Emma Corrin, Nicholas Galitzine, Maika Monroe, and Charli XCX – who featured in the…

The boss of Warner Music’s UK division, Tony Harlow, has announced he will leave the business at the end of October after six years in his role. Harlow’s departure comes as the smallest of the major record companies continues its massive restructuring and downsizing exercise. Earlier this year Warner announced it needed to save another $300 million a year in overall costs, with $170 million of those savings coming from job cuts. This is part of a wider refocus at the major, which saw Elliot Grainge take the top job at Atlantic Records in the US – with a swathe of executives…

“Kill what’s inside of you,” Eric Clapton sang on Cream’s perky 1967 psych-rocker ‘Strange Brew’. Almost six decades later, showrunner Noah Hawley and composer Jeff Russo have reimagined the track as a spooky slow-burner that opens each episode of FX’s acclaimed show Alien: Earth, their contribution to the beloved franchise that kicked off with 1979’s classic Alien. READ MORE: ‘Alien: Earth’ review: long-awaited TV spin-off is a high-water mark in the franchise Set onboard a research vessel (yes, it’s loaded with Xenomorphs) that’s crash-landed on Earth and become lodged in a skyscraper, Earth is a bold reimagining of the Alien…

Kylie Minogue just can’t get ATEEZ out of her head in a performance from Apple TV+’s new music competition series KPOPPED. The show executive produced by Lionel Richie and Megan Thee Stallion teams K-pop idols including Billlie, ITZY, JO1, STAYC, Kiss of Life and BLACKSWAN with Western music icons such as Kesha, Boyz II Men, Spice Girls Mel “Scary Spice” B and Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton and J Balvin to reimagine some of their biggest hits. In episode five, Australian pop queen Minogue — dressed in a yellow and black striped dress with a red and white bottom striped edge and knee-high leather…

The release date for Christopher Larkin’s official Hollow Knight: Silksong soundtrack has been confirmed. Christopher Larkin is an Australian composer who’s created the soundtrack for a number of video games including Pac-Man 256, TOHU and Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault. He’s best known for creating the dark, brooding score for the original Hollow Knight after sending in a pitch to developers following the game’s reveal on Kickstarter. Shortly after Hollow Knight: Silksong was announced, Team Cherry confirmed that “Hollow Knight‘s award-winning composer Christopher Larkin” would be returning to “bring melancholy melodies, symphonic strings and heart-thumping, soul strumming boss themes to…

English Teacher, girli, and Katy J Pearson are set to perform some intimate live shows as part of War Child’s ‘Day Of The Girl’. Check out the details below. The three new shows will take place across the UK in support of the charity, which works to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children living in war zones across the world. All will be held as part of ‘Day Of The Girl’ – which helps provide a lifeline for girls and women living through war, and has raised £250,000 for War Child since it’s launch in 2021.…