First Prize and Audience Prize winner of the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition 2015, the Linos Piano Trio is increasingly recognised as one of Europe's most creative and dynamic trios. They are delighted to present their new album of CPE Bach's Complete Piano Trios.

Esoteric Recordings is proud to announce the release of a new re-mastered limited edition deluxe expanded boxed set of the classic album Ammonia Avenue by The Alan Parsons Project.
First released in February 1984, Ammonia Avenue was the seventh album by The The Alan Parsons Project, the brainchild of composer, musician and manger Eric Woolfson and celebrated producer and engineer Alan Parsons. The inspiration for the album title came from a visit Woolfson had made to the ICI Chemical plant in Billingham, England after meeting ICI chairman Sir John Harvey-Jones on a flight from New York. Upon visiting the plant, Eric Woolfson noticed a long street called Ammonia Avenue, devoid of people and trees and dominated by miles of pipes.
The album sessions featured the contribution of musicians such as Ian Bairnson (guitars), David Paton (bass), Stuart Elliott (drums) with Eric Woolfson playing keyboards and lead vocals on four of the album’s nine songs. Colin Blunstone, Chris Rainbow and Lenny Zakatek also provided lead vocals on the remaining songs. Ammonia Avenue would become one of the biggest selling albums for The Alan Parsons Project, attaining gold status in many European countries and the USA.
This deluxe edition comprises 3CDs, a Blu-Ray disc (NTSC / Region Free) and vinyl edition of a new stereo mix of Ammonia Avenue as two 12-inch 45rpm discs (cut at Abbey Road Studios). The set has been newly re-mastered from the original master tapes under the supervision of Alan Parsons and features an additional 53 bonus tracks drawn from Eric Woolfson’s song-writing diaries, studio session out-takes and stunning new 5.1 surround sound & stereo mixes from the original multi-track master tapes by Alan Parsons plus the promotional videos of ‘Don't Answer Me’ & ‘Prime Time’.
This stunning set also houses a lavish illustrated book with a new essay with unseen photos and features recollections from Alan Parsons, the Woolfson family and from musicians Ian Bairnson and David Paton. It also includes a reproduction poster and a reproduction press kit folder. This deluxe edition of Ammonia Avenue is the definitive treatment of a special album.

100 - One Hundred (PROCD100) is a monumental 3-CD compilation released in 2020 by premier Swedish electronic label Progress Productions to mark their 100th catalog release milestone. Featuring 45 acts and 45 exclusive, previously unreleased tracks, remixes, and special mixes, this collection serves as a definitive testament to the strength and diversity of the Swedish electronic underground. Assembled during a period of global isolation, the anthology spans the entire spectrum of electronic music—from driving EBM and dark electro to lush synth-pop and industrial. Highlights include exclusive material and remixes from Agent Side Grinder, Henric de la Cour, Cryo, Spark!, Code 64, Necro Facility, and Xenturion Prime. Limited to just 1,000 hand-numbered copies, PROCD100 stands as an essential milestone document for fans of modern Scandinavian electronic music.

GoGo Penguin - the instrumental trio from Manchester, England - have fielded plaudits and rave reviews for inspiration and originality at every turn since 2013. GoGo Penguin’s music has always defied categorization. In their sound, there have been detectable traces of latterday developments in jazz, such as Sweden’s free-thinking Esbjörn Svensson Trio (aka EST), or minimalist classical composers like Steve Reich, John Adams, even Erik Satie. After that prestigious Mercury nomination for 2014’s v2.0 album, Chris, Nick and Rob worked hard, consolidating their musical bond across a further two albums, which were written and recorded while juggling hectic touring commitments. For GoGo Penguin - their fourth album together (and the third to be released by the legendary Blue Note label…

Contemporary Sudanese music draws a lot of influences both from Arabic musical as well as subsaharan traditions. “[…]It is rooted in the madeeh (praising the Prophet Mohamed in song). The genre filled out into something quite irreverent in the 1930s and 1940s when haqiba music, the madeeh 's secular successor, caught on. Haqiba, a predominantly vocal art in which the musicians accompanying the lead singer use few instruments, spread like wildfire in the urban centres of Sudan. It was the music of weddings, family gatherings and wild impromptu parties.

Close to you is a compelling studio album from the celebrated Japanese singer-songwriter Ryuichi Kawamura, renowned widely as the legendary frontman of the iconic rock band Luna Sea. Released on the independent label VOX-1001, this solo endeavor beautifully highlights his profound artistic growth, showcasing an intimate collection of tracks that balance sweeping melodic power with deeply felt emotional vulnerability. Moving seamlessly across polished contemporary pop rock and tender, introspective acoustic balladry, the record provides an expansive soundscape driven by his signature operatic vocal delivery, delicate arrangements, and soaring instrumental climaxes. The songwriting strikes a brilliant chord between poetic reflection and uplift, delivering anthemic structures that remain anchored by a warm, organic studio production. From the cinematic opener down to the evocative and hauntingly serene closing tracks, Kawamura delivers a masterfully paced vocal performance that captures the essence of classic J-rock sentimentality while adopting mature singer-songwriter textures. An essential addition to his expansive discography, this release stands out as a sincere musical statement tailored for lifelong collectors and enthusiasts of sophisticated contemporary Japanese alternative music.

Top 40 Hitdossier Zomer is a massive 5-CD anthology released by Sony Music in 2020, serving as the ultimate soundtrack for seasonal sunshine and timeless summer vibes. Spanning over six hours across an incredible 105 tracks, this comprehensive collection rounds up decades of global chart-toppers, classic Euro-disco, dance crossover hits, and feel-good anthems. The sprawling tracklist navigates seamlessly through modern pop blockbusters like Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello's "Señorita" and Luis Fonsi's "Despacito", massive vacation dance favorites from Kaoma, Lou Bega, and Vengaboys, and iconic radio staples from artists like Toto, Bob Marley, and Bill Withers. Deeply rooted in the legacy of the Dutch Top 40 charts, it also features beloved local crossover hits from BLØF, Jody Bernal, and Jan Smit. Whether you are searching for nostalgia-inducing synth-pop, groovy reggae rhythms, or high-energy Latin pop, this box set stands as an essential, definitive historical archive of summer hit radio culture.

The self-titled debut album from the Brisbane-based trio It's Magnetic delivers a compelling collection of atmospheric indie rock tracks that showcase their unique sonic identity. Comprised of Mia Goodwin, Ben Ely, and Jamie Trevaskis, the band recorded the bulk of this impressive record live to tape in a small, dark room at the elusive Wild Mountain Sound Studio located in Mount Nebo. The resulting sonic textures lean heavily on a primitive drum and bass foundation that explicitly nods to early Cure albums, providing a driving rhythmic backdrop for the instrumentation. Guttural yet highly ambient guitars swell effortlessly in and out of the mix, wrapping intricately around the longing, deeply emotive vocals. This aesthetic approach shapes a humid, feverish, and commanding release from a project that sounds fully formed and deeply immersed in its dark, evocative musical landscape right from the start.

The new solo piano album from Fred Hersch, Songs From Home, drops on Palmetto Records on November 6th. This is Hersch's pandemic-inspired record. During lockdown, Hersch performed daily for a Facebook audience, just him and a piano. These performances eventually led to Songs From Home. This new album features renditions of some very famous songs, like "When I'm Sixty-Four" by The Beatles and "Get Out Of Town" by the great Cole Porter. Fred Hersch has composed and released more than 70 jazz records and has been nominated for several Grammy Awards, most recently in 2018, when he received nominations in the Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Improvised Jazz categories.

Released in 2020 by FlyingDog and Victor Entertainment, 25th Anniversary Album Single Collection + Achikochi (シングルコレクション+アチコチ) is a monumental double-disc retrospective celebrating two and a half decades of artistic brilliance from acclaimed Japanese singer-songwriter and vocal icon Maaya Sakamoto. Disc 1 acts as a dazzling catalog of hit tie-in theme songs, anchoring landmark pieces from legendary franchises like Fate/Grand Order (色彩 / 逆光), Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card (CLEAR), and Tamayura. Disc 2, the "Achikochi" side, serves as an incredible treasure trove of rare tracks, guest appearances, and emotionally vulnerable covers—including her sweeping collaboration with Shirasagi (あなたを保つもの) and a breathtaking take on Yumi Arai's classic Graduation Photo (卒業写真). Moving effortlessly between lush, orchestral art-pop and driving pop-rock arrangements, this pristine high-fidelity archive (available in magnificent 24-bit/96kHz studio quality) stands as the definitive testament to one of the most versatile and enduring voices in modern Japanese music history.

35 years after its original release comes this 2 CD digipak edition of the band’s third studio album “Perhaps” plus related bonus tracks.
The Associates were leading lights of the New Pop movement from the early 1980’s. Hailing from Dundee on the east coast of Scotland, the band signed to Fiction Records before spells working with and recording for both Situation Two and WEA Records. Originally released in February 1985 after exhaustive recording sessions, Billy Mackenzie finally followed up the 1982 Associates album Sulk with this 10 track offering. The album was a long time in the making and featured four different producers, Heaven 17’s Martyn Ware, Martin Rushent, Dave Allen and Greg Walsh…