To mark the 50th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich's death, Deutsche Grammophon is releasing world premiere recordings and rarities by the great Russian composer - most of them recorded at the International Shostakovich Festival in Gohrisch, Saxony, the world's only annual Shostakovich festival.

Green Day is not your savior. But the spirit of rock n roll might be. And as the greatest punk band alive, they’re the loudest vessel we have… to flip-off the oligarchy. Now, a year into their Grammy-nominated and UK #1 Album Saviors era—one that’s reignited the music world (and Coachella stage) by storm. Green Day shows no signs of slowing down. Enter Saviors (édition de luxe), dropping May 23, 2025.

For his third long-player under the Phi-Psonics banner, Ford-Young marshalled a series of live recordings at the Healing Force of the Universe record store in Pasadena, sculpting fourteen tracks, largely composed in the moment with a fluctuating cast of players, which wonderfully transmit his ideals of community and inner peace. Called 'Expanding to One', it features exquisitely calming yet searching pieces like 'There's Still Hope', where Seth's softly undulating bassline underpins beatific explorations from core Phi-Psonics members, Sylvain Carton and Randal Fisher (both on saxophone), and Josh Collazo (drums), alongside guests Zach Tenorio (Wurlitzer piano) and Mathias Künzli (percussion).

Instant Holograms On Metal Film is the first Stereolab album in 15 years, featuring 13 new studio recordings. Played by Laetitia Sadier, Tim Gane, Andy Ramsay, Joe Watson and Xavi Muñoz, with contributions from Cooper Crain and Rob Frye of Bitchin Bajas, Ben LaMar Gay (composer/jazz multi instrumentalist), Holger Zapf (Cavern of Anti Matter), Marie Merlet (Monade) and Molly Read among others. The groop will be playing live throughout 2025, with shows in Europe, North America, South America and the UK. The album follows Not Music released in 2010; remastered and expanded reissues of seven of their albums in 2019; and volumes 4 and 5 in the Switched On series appearing in 2021 and 2022 respectively.

The vibes of Behn Gillece ring out wonderfully here next to work on tenor and soprano from Willie Morris – a Posi-tone labelmate who's a great fit for the date! Morris has a raspy tone that makes for a great pairing with the vibes – a slight edge, and a different sort of dexterity – so that Willie makes the tones and colors we love from Behn come alive in a completely different way! The rest of the group features Jon Davis on piano, Boris Kozlov on bass, and either Rudy Royston or Jason Tiemann on drums – and titles include "What's Expected", "Pivot Point", "Changes Over Time", "Stranded In Elizabeth", "Toys", and "Just For Fun".

Sparks, brothers Ron and Russell Mael, are back with their 28th album 'MAD!' on May 23rd 2025, their first release with Transgressive Records. Most acts, by their seventh decade in the biz, would have slowed to a crawl, creakily playing their past hits on the heritage circuit and releasing nothing more than the occasional Greatest Hits collection. This is not the case for Sparks, who have triumphantly returned yet again, proving their resilience and relevance in a modern world with a fresh record and summer world tour to accompany it.

Skunk Anansie, formed in 1994 in London, are a seminal band, one of the first multi-racial British rock bands, who are known for their powerful sound and thought-provoking lyrics. Fronted by the charismatic and dynamic vocalist Skin, the band blends alternative rock with elements of punk and metal.

R.E.M. delivered two knockout performances on MTV’s Grammy and Emmy award-winning “Unplugged” series - in 1991 and 2001 - giving them the unique distinction of being the only band to headline this twice.

Grant Green embraced R&B and jazz-funk on his 1971 album Visions featuring Billy Wooten, Emmanuel Riggins, Chuck Rainey, Idris Muhammad, Ray Armando, and Harold Caldwell. The guitarist’s distinctive tone, and melodicism elevate songs by The Jackson 5, Chicago, The Carpenters, Mozart, and Quincy Jones’ ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ which was later sampled by Kendrick Lamar. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

On May 14, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band opened their Land of Hope & Dreams Tour in Manchester, England. Highlights from that first night are now available digitally as the “Land of Hope & Dreams” EP – including the title track, “Long Walk Home,” “My City of Ruins” and the band’s cover of Bob Dylan’s “Chimes of Freedom.”

High spirit meets keyboard art: "The Japanese Shoko Kawasaki impressed with nobility and precision," according to the Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Johann Sebastian Bach's activity as a music teacher inspired him to write or arrange a variety of pieces for the benefit of his students inside and outside his family.

Maria Malibran nicknamed ‘La Malibran’, and Pauline Viardot, two exceptional sisters, left an indelible mark on the history of classical music.

With ‘Second Nature’, electronic artist Klangwelt (German for “world of sound”) presents an electronic album full of impressive surprises – a delightful combination of traditional elements in the style of Jean Michel Jarre with extraordinary modern sounds that make you sit up and take notice, released via Spheric Music on 23 May 2025

Alex Cobos and Alein Steinbert are two very active guitarists and composers on the national jazz scene.