How can you elevate a humble instrument like the double bass? There are two ways: To listen to Rene Garcia-Fons' new album, Cinematic Double Bass: In a Jazzy Mood, and listen to his other new album, Cinematic Double Bass: In a Spirit of Travel. These two new albums show how the instrument can soar in the hands of one of the most gifted composers and double bass players in the world today.
Montmorency Records proudly presents the authentic sounds taken from the archives of the legendary Parisian cabaret, LIDO. The two-volume album, French Music Hall Archives 1 and 2, were taken from the Prestige Review, a show created in 1957 that mixed elegant and glowing orchestral jazz, “Sword-and-sandal” film scores, vocal pieces as well as music with glamorous, sensual, and mysterious moods.
There are many versions of traditional Christmas music throughout the ages. Most of them fall into specific cute and safe genres, so this year, 1st Choice Music detracted from the usual Jazz, Lounge, and acoustic coffee shop vibes and launched Lofi Christmas Hip Hop. This ten-track album has plenty of tape hiss, warble, and chill to spread good tidings and holiday cheer to everyone.
Ah, the sweet sounds of 90s RnB—a golden era that still resonates with soulful melodies and smooth grooves. Picture it: the neon glow of the '90s when baggy jeans and crop tops were the fashion du jour and R&B was hitting its stride. It was a musical landscape where heartfelt lyrics and silky vocals intertwined to create a sonic tapestry that continues to influence artists today.
Francis, Day & Hunter established dominance as a British music publisher in the realm of Music Hall and live performance music since their start in 1877. Their influence expanded into the United States in the early 1900s with published works from leading legends like Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Jerome Kern.
Whether for sports content or TV and Film, the combination of hard-pounding drums, distorted guitars, and driving bass lines can inject raw energy into otherwise dormant visuals. Bibliotheque’s new album, Lo-Fi Post Punk Grit, is a clear example of music that holds such power.
Anna Maria Assunta Andreassi is one of the very first and finest female composers of library music in Italy. She wrote music under the pseudonym “Mandrassi,” thus there is very little-known biographical information about her. She was active during “The Golden Age” of Italian production music.
Music has always been a reliable way to convey various emotions, especially when words fall short. The power of sound can surface even the most profound thoughts and feelings buried in the subconscious realm. Dronebox Audio’s latest album, Beneath the Surface, is a successful attempt at doing that.
Tal’s latest solo release, Drum Chase, is chock full of infectious and energetic grooves bound to make even the shyest wallflower want to get up and dance. Each track features a different emotion with a full spectrum of rich drum tones to nod along to.
New York-based label Perfect Time Music is an artist-driven outfit that continues to produce some of the hottest beats in the industry today. This month, they unleased their latest album Crunk Comeback, featuring 18 tracks of southern-style Hip-Hop with underscores perfect for sports content.