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Lina Marco MezquidaO Fado
The album ‘O Fado’ was born from the union of two artistic languages, two musical worlds and individuals who wanted to create a common form of expression under the banner of fado. Following the EP of the same name, which marked the beginning of this remarkable collaboration, Lina and Marco Mezquida now present the complete album ‘O Fado’. It is a profound journey through an emotional landscape in which tradition and innovation are intimately intertwined. At the end of the album, a place emerges where ...more

New releases October 2025

GMC115CD
World Music  Portugal  Fado16.98 EUROLina Marco MezquidaO FadoThe album ‘O Fado’ was born from the union of two artistic languages, two musical worlds and individuals who wanted to create a common form of expression under the banner of fado. Following the EP of the same name, which marked the beginning of this remarkable collaboration, Lina and Marco Mezquida now present the complete album ‘O Fado’. It is a profound journey through an emotional landscape in which ... more
GMCLP115LP
World Music  Portugal  Fado25.99 EUROLina Marco MezquidaO Fado (LP)The album ‘O Fado’ was born from the union of two artistic languages, two musical worlds and individuals who wanted to create a common form of expression under the banner of fado. Following the EP of the same name, which marked the beginning of this remarkable collaboration, Lina and Marco Mezquida now present the complete album ‘O Fado’. It is a profound journey through an emotional landscape in which ... more
EB6412 CD
Pop  Deutschland21.98 EUROMartina SchwarzmannMacht was sie will (2 CD)
HR022CD
World Music  Folk19.98 EUROWildes HolzBlock PartyRecorder, guitar, double bass – three wooden instruments, one sound that breaks boundaries. Block Party is acoustic rebellion: full of energy, irony and unbridled joy of playing. Wild Holz invites you to a musical state of emergency – quirky, rousing and absolutely danceable. Wooden rock at its finest! The tracks are full of original ideas, cheeky stylistic breaks and surprising twists. Each piece ... more
HR023LP
World Music  Folk24.99 EUROWildes HolzBlock Party (LP)Recorder, guitar, double bass – three wooden instruments, one sound that breaks boundaries. Block Party is acoustic rebellion: full of energy, irony and unbridled joy of playing. Wild Holz invites you to a musical state of emergency – quirky, rousing and absolutely danceable. Wooden rock at its finest! The tracks are full of original ideas, cheeky stylistic breaks and surprising twists. Each piece ... more
APEBDA503CD/BluRay
Rock  International27.98 EUROXTCDrums and Wires - Dolby Atmos Edition (CD/BluRay)The album has been mixed for Dolby Atmos Immersive Audio from the original multi-track studio master tapes by Steven Wilson & is fully approved by XTC. CD: features the 2014 album mix of the original album (with minor 2025 revisions), singles and additional tracks mixed by Steven Wilson Blu-ray: Full album & additional tracks mixed in Dolby Atmos Blu-ray: Full album in DTS-HD MA 5.1 Surround Sound ... more
APELPR103LP
Rock  International29.99 EUROXTCDrums and Wires (Steven Wilson Mix) (200 Gramm Vinyl)First time the 2014 Steven Wilson mix of Drums and Wires will be released on 200-gram vinyl Cut by Jason Mitchell at Loud MasteringAndy Partridge / Colin Moulding / Dave Gregory / Terry ChambersPresenting Steven Wilson’s celebrated mix of XTC’s classic third album on vinyl for the first timeOne of the gems of the post-punk era, replete with the sort of musical diversity that would have been unimaginable ... more
CLUB239CD
World Music  Argentinien  Tango17.98 EUROBandonegroTanuevoBandonegro is a Polish tango quartet with aninternational reach, known for their innovative stylethat fuses Argentine tango, nuevo tango, jazz, andoriginal compositions. With a career that includesperformances in over 30 countries and at prestigiousmusic festivals, the band has stood out for revitalizingthe genre with a fresh, energetic sound that’sperfect for dancing.In 2019, they toured Buenos Aires ... more
ITR006IULVLP
Pop  Allgemein25.99 EUROIronie und Listparallel monologisierung
INTR005MOACCD
Pop  Allgemein17.98 EUROMojo AugustLove and other SubstancesLike in the best days of 2000s indie rock, the lights of a British club are reflected on a frayed glitter curtain. But it's not The Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys or Stereophonics spinning on the DJ's turntable, it's Mojo August's debut album ‘Love and other Substances’. The Viennese rock when you need them to and suddenly draw you into the endless melancholy of your own self, spinning around like a disco ... more
INTR005MOAVLP
Pop  Allgemein25.99 EUROMojo AugustLove and other Substances (LP)Like in the best days of 2000s indie rock, the lights of a British club are reflected on a frayed glitter curtain. But it's not The Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys or Stereophonics spinning on the DJ's turntable, it's Mojo August's debut album ‘Love and other Substances’. The Viennese rock when you need them to and suddenly draw you into the endless melancholy of your own self, spinning around like a disco ... more
TCB38702CD
Jazz  Big Band17.98 EUROEd PartykaArrangements and compositions for Jazz OrchestraEd Partyka’s A Program of Arrangements and Compositions for Jazz Orchestra is not only how Ed sees himself in the year 2025, but it is also a tribute to his main inspiration and mentor, Bob Brookmeyer. Ed’s desire of becoming a writer of music for large jazz ensemble was made possible by meeting Bob in 1991. Having studied and worked with his mentor until his death in 2011, Bob instilled in Ed the ... more
AURON20251CD
Jazz  Blues17.98 EUROAbi Wallenstein Ludwig SeussBlues VibesBlues Vibes is actually the first joint album by Abi Wallenstein and Ludwig Seuss, although the two greats of the blues genre have been performing together on stage for years. In addition to two studio tracks, the album is a live recording, conveying the band's energy and irresistible groove directly and unfiltered. The two are supported by Manfred Mildenberger on drums and Tom Peschel on bass, who ... more
762497206388CD
Jazz  Allgemein17.98 EUROMareille MerckKaleidoskopPure guitar: Mareille Merck presents a subtle yet energetic solo album with an unerring sense for combining complex structures with catchy melodies. Zurich-based guitarist and composer Mareille Merck, who has shared the stage with stars such as John McLaughlin, was nominated for the ZKB Jazz Prize and has performed at numerous festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Langnau Jazz Nights, the ... more
SFDD25012LP
Rock  Alternative23.98 EUROMobile Ethnic MinorityEvolverEVOLVER - written, performed, produced and mixed by Mario KnappSeptember ’24 thru May ’25. Mastering Tim Hoefer.All Songs & Lyrics Mario Knapp.This Album was made without the use of 'AI'.“I like it that EVOLVER has the word LOVE in it, only backwards”, Mario says. “And ‘R’evolver isone of my favorite Beatles albums. In Arabic, ‘Al-Baari’ (one of the many names of Allah), theEvolver, the Maker, has ... more
35104332CD
Jazz  Allgemein17.98 EUROSophia Oster QuartetPraiseWith Praise, singer, pianist and composer Sophia Oster presents an album characterised by deep musical expression, powerful emotionality and remarkable artistic maturity. Together with Konstantin Herleinsberger (flute, saxophone), Paul Imm (bass) and Rafael Müller (drums), Oster unfolds a musical journey between contemporary jazz, lyrical intimacy and rhythmic sophistication across six tracks. Overall, ... more
31916452CD
Jazz  Acoustic Guitar17.98 EUROJacques StotzemBright or BlueBright or Blue is the title of the new album that guitarist Jacques Stotzem is releasing this autumn. The atmosphere of this recording unfolds a whole world of different moods and timbres. Jacques Stotzem moves with great sensitivity between the bright, optimistic pieces – the ‘Bright’ side – and the more thoughtful and melancholic tracks – the ‘Blue’ side. The composer has thus created a sincere, ... more
DEC-012CD
Klassik  SoloInstrument mit Orchester20.98 EURONiklas Walentin & Nabil Shehata & Philharmonie SüdwestfalenJALOUSIE - Works for Violin and Orchestra by Jacob GadeA vibrant homage to one of the most beloved melodies of the 20th century: Released on the 100th anniversary of Tango Jalousie, violinist Niklas Walentin, conductor Nabil Shehata, and the Philharmonie Südwestfalen come together to celebrate the enduring legacy of Danish composer Jacob Gade. Featuring both the original salon version and a lush symphonic arrangement of Jalousie, along with several previously ... more
MR874113CD
Jazz  Allgemein17.98 EUROPeter HedrichSimplicity
DT9502CD
Jazz  Allgemein15.98 EUROLizzie Thomas & Claude Situation DialloThe Abraxas Sessions, Vol. 3This is the 3rd volume of recordings from the historic Abraxas Theater in Augsburg, Germany. This performance captures the depth and creativity of American vocalist, Lizzie Thomas. Backed by the internationally acclaimed Claude Diallo Situation, the inventive arrangements and collaboration made for an electrifying and memorable evening.
DT8581LP
Jazz  Vocal Jazz37.98 EUROWolfgang Lackerschmid & Stefanie SchlesingerSharing Secrets (LP)
FA58932 CD
World Music  Lateinamerika23.98 EURODiverse48 Chefs-D’Oeuvre D’Amérique Latine 1930-1962
FA59013 CD
Jazz  Allgemein23.98 EURODiverseJimmy Courley: Un Américain à Paris 1951-2002Born in 1926, American musician Jimmy Gourley was an early “guitar hero” who shaped the history of jazz, particularly in France where he settled in 1951. This anthology, which appears together with his official biography, is a major event that brings together the guitarist’s most emblematic recordings, including tracks that have never been released until now. Before he passed away aged 82, Gourley ... more
SFW40605CD
World Music  Osteuropa17.98 EUROJulian KytastySongs of TruthJulian Kytasty is celebrated around the world as amaster of the bandura. This plucked string instrumenthas become a symbol of Ukraine through its associationwith the deep tradition of the kobzari. On Songs ofTruth, he brings expressive clarity and vibrancy to thiscenturies-old repertoire of these blind bards throughskillfully retold historical epics, timeless philosophicalsongs, biting satire, and ... more
BOOM1238LP
Jazz  Contemporary26.99 EUROBernhard Hollinger1987The release of 1987 on Boomslang Records marks Bernhard Hollinger’s album debut as abandleader, bassist, and composer.This record is dedicated to the impulsiveness and playfulness of dreams and thesubconscious. The fascination for this concept has its origins in watching David Lynch’s TwinPeaks for the first time. Dreams, the mind and intuition remain vast, mysterious territories,whose ambiguity was ... more
BOOM19552 LP
Jazz  Allgemein47.98 EUROLuise Volkmann Été LargeThe stories we tell She does it again. Cologne-based saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Luise Volkmann is a passionate border crosser who expands her vocabulary from album to album. Her aim has always been to conceive the unthinkable and realize the impossible. She has also applied this maxim to the third album by her band Été Large. The title, tellingly, is 'The Stories We Tell.'Let's take a look back. The large formation ... more
BOOM2020CD
Jazz  Contemporary17.98 EURONarrsteidleGhost AntsSteffi Narr and Oli Steidle converse – and let us listen in. On their joint debut, they shapeand discard sonic perspectives in free dialogue, riding the rhythm of fleeting moments.Their tension-charged improvisations unfold into a strange calm amidst continuoussensory overload. The pieces catch the ear and whisper unrelated stories through a tincantelephone.Oli Steidle, recipient of the German Jazz ... more
BOOM2099CD
Jazz  Contemporary17.98 EUROSVM3 BeatdenkerVtorchermet*Vtorchermet* is the third album by pianist and composer Svetlana Marintchenko (Lana Mari). On this release, the musician continues her artistic evolution—moving toward a fusion of electronic and acoustic sounds, this time in collaboration with Jo Beatdenker, known for his distinctive style and innovative approach to rhythm and sound.The title *Vtorchermet*, deliberately left in Russian, encapsulates ... more

News

  • 8/4/2025The German Record Critics' Award (PdSK) long list 3/2025Two recent releases are on the jury's current longlist for the German Record Critics' Award. Rodrigo Leão was nominated in the world music category for ‘O Rapaz da Montanha’. Thirty-two years after his debut, the Portuguese artist presents his new album as the next step in a remarkable career, with Rodrigo Leão losing none of his musical identity and lively curiosity. In the Traditional Ethnic Music category, Danças Ocultas has high hopes of winning an award with ‘Inspirar’. The new album by the Portuguese accordion quartet paints beautiful and unique soundscapes full of unexpected twists and noble melancholy, whose power is hard to resist. ...moreLatest release
    World Music  Portugal
    Danças OcultasInspirar GMC116 CD
    World Music  Portugal
    Rodrigo LeãoO Rapaz da Montanha GMC114 CD
  • 8/1/2025Mara Aranda in the Transglobal World Music ChartsMara Aranda's latest album, Sefarad en el Corazón de Bulgaria, is featured in the current edition of the monthly Transglobal World Music Chart. The fourth edition of the ambitious project Geographies of the Diaspora aims to trace the presence of the Sephardic musical tradition on the various shores of the Mediterranean and make it known to a wider audience. ...moreLatest release
    World Music  Sephardische Musik
    Mara ArandaSefarad en el Corazón de Bulgaria BUREO6037 CD
  • 7/3/2025The World Music Charts Europe with Danças OcultasWith their new album Inspirar, the Portuguese accordion quartet has entered the current edition of the World Music Charts Europe. Following three albums that could be summarised as 'exhaling', the band has performed a turnaround with 'Inspirar', a title that can be translated as both 'breathing in' and 'taking in influences and inspirations'. The musicians create beautiful and unique soundscapes full of unexpected twists and noble melancholy, the power of which is hard to resist. ...moreLatest release
    World Music  Portugal
    Danças OcultasInspirar GMC116 CD

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