The piano music of Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) is often upheld alongside that of his contemporary Claude Debussy as quintessentially French and Impression­ist. The reality is more complicated. Neither he nor Debussy were fond of the term ‘Impressionist’ at all, and although born in southern France, there wasn’t really much that was ‘French’ about Ravel. His father was Swiss (not for nothing did Stravinsky nickname Ravel a ‘Swiss clockmaker’) and his mother was Span­ish Basque. If he’d been born eight kilometres further south, Spain could have claimed Ravel as her own. But the family moved to Paris just a few months after Mau­rice was born, which meant his musical upbringing benefited from everything that the capital could offer.

Building on the path of The 6 Partitas and The 6 English Suites, Tristano continues his dialogue with Bach’s keyboard works, focusing on the contrasts, clarity and expressive range of these seven toccatas.

Jean-Baptiste Fonlupt fascinates with the poetry and depth of his interpretation, marking Rachmaninov’s music with rare elegance and vibrant sensitivity.

In this imaginative and personal recording, violinist Marie Radauer-Plank explores the far-reaching influence of J.S. Bach–without playing a single note by him. Known for her stylistic sensitivity and curiosity-driven repertoire choices, Radauer-Plank traces the subtle connections between Bach's solo violin works and the music of those who came before and after him. From Johann Paul von Westhoff's 17th-century suites to Ivan Khandoshkin's classical lyricism, from Eugene Ysaye's haunting 'Obsession' to Arthur Honegger's wartime homage–and culminating in 'A Shelter for Imagining', a new work by Charlotte Bray–this album reveals how Bach's presence continues to inspire across centuries.

Jamie Lidell and Luke Schneider have created a kind of sonic tool to navigate a liminal state of mind. Their new collaborative LP, A Companion For The Spaces Between Dreams, is out this fall on Brooklyn experimental imprint Northern Spy Records, designed as a reverent companion for psychedelic journeys born from Lidell’s own ketamine therapy sessions, which deepened his belief in art’s healing power.

"How To Be Human" is Cat Burns' second studio album, released on October 31, 2025. It documents her experiences with grief and heartbreak, following the loss of her grandad and the end of a long-term relationship. The album is described as cathartic and a "comfort album" for those who have faced similar struggles.

As France recovered from the shock of defeat to Prussian forces in 1870, the country began to boast again of its status as the centre of the world.

Rodrigo Correia is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter and producer. He is currently one of the most active and versatile musicians on the Portuguese scene, performing both as a double bassist and guitarist in projects spanning several different genres, such as jazz, pop, fado or African music.

Do Frank Zappa and John Cage really belong on the classical piano album? To anyone who might be harbouring doubts, the answer is an emphatic ‘yes’, especially when the pianist is Marc-André Hamelin, whose own Hexensabbat brings to a riotous conclusion a programme of music—and instruments, in the case of Cage’s prepared piano—which radically disrupts Western traditions.

An EP with 6 tracks that combines powerful rock with timeless Christmas spirit. The project begins and ends with reinterpreted versions of "Where Are You Christmas?" from her breakthrough film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", which now showcase Taylor's mature, powerful voice. From the soulful "I Wanna Be Your Christmas Tree" to the hard-hitting "Christmas Is Killing Me", the band packs their trademark intensity and festive energy into an electrifying gift for the holiday season.

Beggars Banquet is happy to release an expanded edition of Buffalo Tom’s fifth album Sleepy Eyed, celebrating it’s 30th Anniversary this year. The album has been expanded to include six demos that the band unearthed specifically for this release. All home recordings, “Hold Me Up” and “Don’t Blow Your Wind” are gorgeous completely unheard songs that somehow didn’t make it any further than a demo. “Tangerine”, “Summer”, “Kitchen Door” and “Clobbered” are a window into how these Buffalo Tom classics got their start.

To mark Motörhead's 50th anniversary in 2025, punk greats are coming together to honor the loudest band in the world with a new tribute album: “Killed By Deaf: A Punk Tribute to Motörhead.” Motörhead—long celebrated as an unshakeable bridge between punk and metal—left an indelible mark on both scenes with their unbridled energy, breakneck pace, and uncompromising attitude.

Cookin’ On 3 Burners return with 100% certified heat.

To mark Ausmusic Month 2025, ABC Jazz is proud to release this compilation of studio recordings from Australian artists. This album has become an annual release for ABC Jazz, showcasing the brilliant performers the radio station has been working alongside - with more than 25 musicians represented across the 19 tracks.

Forever Home: Live in Japan with Orchestra PITREZA celebrates MONO’s 25th Anniversary ‘OATH’ Orchestral World Tour, which stretched to 20 concerts in Europe, Asia, and the United States of America in the final months of 2024. Recorded in front of a sold-out crowd at Spotify O-EAST in Tokyo, Forever Home features a 12-piece orchestra – led by orchestra director and frequent collaborator, Chad McCullough – supporting MONO as they perform their latest album, OATH, in its entirety.