MJ Cole Presents Madrugada is the first album in 17 years from UK producer and artist MJ Cole. MJ Cole made his name in the 90s as a central figure in the UK’s vibrant electronic music scene. While producing and DJ’ing in clubs throughout London, MJ drew on his classical music upbringing and university training […]
Redi Hasa, cellist and member of Ludovico Einaudi’s core ensemble of musicians, will release his first solo album on Decca Records in September 2020. The Stolen Cello will explore Redi’s inspiring story. As a young man Hasa was caught up in the Albanian conflict of the early 90s, and navigated a new life in Italy […]
BAFTA-winning Icelandic composer and producer Ólafur Arnalds has teamed up with music technology company Spitfire Audio to make his unique STRATUS concept available for music producers everywhere as a virtual instrument. STRATUS was inspired by a self-performing piano activation Ólafur encountered while touring Asia. Ólafur was at the time recovering from a hand injury sustained […]
Emmy-winning composer Lucas Vidal has release his latest single, ‘Happiness’. Released via the Paragon imprint on Decca Records US, the track is a taste of his upcoming full-length album, Karma, set for release on 12 June 2020 Stream Lucas Vidal – ‘Happiness’ ‘Happiness’ blends high-energy electronic elements with traditional orchestration. Brassy trumpet stabs evoke the […]
Watch this intimate performance by songwriter and composer Keaton Henson, filmed in an old army base garage in the UK. This performance is part of the long-running Mahogany Sessions series, which has played host to such notable artists as Billie Eilish, James Bay, and Hozier. Keaton performs the movement ‘Impromptu On A Theme’ from his […]
“if jazz is looking to reinvent itself…Shabaka and the Ancestors might be a good place to start.” – The New York Times Shabaka & The Ancestors have released their debut album on Impulse! – We Are Sent Here By History. The group’s breakout 2016 album, Wisdom of Elders, established Shabaka & The Ancestors as a […]
Award-winning artist, composer and producer Ólafur Arnalds has announced brand new material and a tour in autumn 2020, following three years of intensive touring of his re:member project. The new ‘re:act’ tour features Ólafur’s signature string quartet, a live percussionist and an arsenal of pianos and synthesizers. His self-playing Stratus pianos will be along for […]
Henosis is the final volume in a trilogy of albums by acclaimed neo-classical composer and pianist Joep Beving. The album marks the end of an intensely personal four-year spiritual and philosophical exploration. A new deluxe edition of Henosis, released in February 2020, includes solo piano versions of the works ‘Klangfall’, ‘Orvonton’, ‘Sol And Luna’ and […]
Record label Mercury KX and Decca Publishing are co-presenting the ‘Calm Amongst The Chaos’ showcase at the 2020 South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival on March 19th 2020 in Austin, Texas. This showcase is the first of its kind to be held at SXSW. Mercury KX and Decca Publishing, both entities within Universal Music Group, […]
