The new 2-track EP by Canadian based songwriter, musician and producer, nasmore, “Safe in my Dreams (reborn)”, has its origins in the original recording of “Safe In My Dreams” featuring Eastern European singer Dana Miuccia, and legendary guitarist Neil Taylor – a former Tears for Fears and Robbie Williams band member. The single, which garnered […]
Franco Esteve – “A Moment of Madness” – a harmonic motion, which builds up a quiet intensity
Born in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, with a globetrotting background, Franco Esteve is a multi-disciplinary artist – a Composer, Filmmaker, Writer, Photographer, and Artist. His multicultural upbringing throughout the United States and Europe led to his adoption of the concept of everywhere and nowhere for his views of life, origin, and culture. The […]
Franco Esteve – “Apocalypse: The Doll Chronicles (Original Soundtrack)” grip your attention in a universe swirling with darker forces
When considering a multi-disciplinary artist like Franco Esteve, the force of his influences can often escape newer listeners. On each release he digs into his musical roots while carrying forward the lessons that he has learned from that experience. This makes each subsequent recording all the more complete. In fact his latest album, “Apocalypse: The Doll […]
Min the Universe – “Westworld Reanimated” – an atmospheric and impacting in tone
NYC-based emerging EDM producer Min the Universe stepped onto the dance music scene in 2020 with the release of his first single, “Find Your Summer” (feat. Alex Holmes). He has since been featured in dozens of playlists, aired on radio stations, and has been hard at work preparing his next original release: “Westworld Reanimated”. Inspired […]
Lorenzo Armando Aldo Bazzoni – “Such A Glorious Day” is gripping, epic and complex
New and older listeners to music of the Italian prog-rock, cinematic and symphonic-styled composer, Lorenzo Armando Aldo Bazzoni will experience a journey that will keep keep entertained and the senses well stimulated from the start to the end of his new high energy project, “Such A Glorious Day”. This work is a great addition to the […]
Francesco Mariano transits from meditative ambient to high energy electronica in flawless, graceful and majestic ways
A Conservatory graduated musician and composer, Francesco Mariano plays double bass, flute, guitar and synths in his own compositions which blend various styles, including ambient, new age, soundtrack and electronic music. Mariano’s work cannot fall neatly into a box. While loosely considered electronica, it harbors a more natural, more introspective quality than traditionally contrived electronic […]
Franco Esteve: “The Hunt” – combines a dreamlike quality with more dramatic, and dynamic styles
Three years in the making, the loosely tied together, classical crossover, concept album, “The Hunt”, represents a masterwork for Puerto Rican multi-disciplinary artist, Franco Esteve. The award-winning filmmaker and music composer, once again forges his intense-storytelling, and vivid imagery-driven compositional skills. Esteve’s music not only engages the ears but also intrigues the mind and feeds […]
INTERVIEW: Instrumental music producer illrecur
illrecur is the moniker used by Jeremy Allen Pursell. The American music project was founded by Pursell, the only official member. Since 1997, thirty-nine instrumental albums have been released. The music explores a wide range of styles, while often using experimental ideas. Interests between music, psychology, mood, behavior, memory, story-telling, and developmental advancement have always […]
illrecur: “Mnemonics” – epically cinematic!
Music is a powerful ‘stream of consciousness’ enhancer, because it literally lights up both hemispheres of your brain, releasing a constant current of dopamine. The best kind of music for this experience is lyric-free instrumental music. The main reason instrumental music is so effective is that it engages the emotional centers of your brain, while […]
Armonite: “And The Stars Above” – dashing orchestration which is as luscious as it is vigorously compelling
May 2018 saw the release of the new album, “And The Stars Above”, by Italian progressive rock band, Armonite, featuring violinist Jacopo Bigi and keyboardist Paolo Fosso. The album also includes a guest appearance by Porcupine Tree’s bassist, Colin Edwin. Composer Fosso and violinist Bigi are classical musicians who through their teenage years, joined local […]
