So much more than just the archetypal jam band, the Grateful Dead grew to become an artistic and cultural institution that existed entirely on their own terms. While the band initially came out of a psychedelic revolution in the Bay Area's musically and chemically exploratory mid-'60s, they quickly evolved from their acid rock beginnings, incorporating elements of Americana and Bakersfield country into gently majestic albums like 1970's American Beauty. Their live shows were completely separate from their studio output, based on freeform improvisation borrowed from jazz and made up of extended performances and set list variations that ensured no two shows were exactly like. Though the band recorded only 13 studio albums between 1967 and 1989, an entire counterculture formed around their endless touring, and they even broke through to the mainstream with an unlikely radio hit in the MTV era. The Grateful Dead effectively ended with bandleader Jerry Garcia's death in 1995, but their presence never faded. Spin-off projects continued decades later, and regularly released archival recordings of the group's more than 2,000 concerts help new generations of Deadheads discover the band's sound, spectacle, and community perennially.

Claudio Scimone, at the head of his ensemble I Solisti Veneti, was one of Vivaldi's greatest servants on record, recording a considerable number of pieces and clearing entire sections of his repertoire, which had been superficially explored. This collection brings together the famous Four Seasons with lesser-known concertos (for violin, horns, bassoon, etc.), some of which are being made available digitally for the first time.

Vanessa Wagner Born in Rennes, France, Vanessa Wagner began playing the piano at the age of seven. A prodigious talent, she earned First Prize at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris at just 17. In 1999, she was named “Instrumental Solo Revelation” at the Victoires de la Musique Classique, marking the beginning of an international career distinguished by artistic curiosity.Since then, Wagner has performed on prestigious stages worldwide. Her rich discography showcases both the diversity of her repertoire and the uniqueness of her musical vision.

This world premiere performance by the Los Angeles Philharmonic was commissioned by the LA Phil with generous support from the MaddocksBrown Fund for New Music as part of its centennial celebrations. Recorded live in May 2019 at Walt Disney Concert Hall and conducted by LA Phil Conductor Laureate Esa-Pekka Salonen with solo vocalist Nora Fischer.Two artistic discoveries influenced Andriessen as he wrote The only one. The first was a collection of poems by the Flemish poet Delphine Lecompte from The animals in me. His second discovery was the work of Nora Fischer, an Amsterdam–based singer known for developing dynamic creative projects that fuse classical and pop music.

The title “Overture Suites” stems from the stage tradition of the court of Louis XIV in which the overture for an opera, ballet, or play was followed by a set of dances. The term “overture” was applied to the whole grouping, though in actuality these are orchestral suites as we understand the term from J.S. Bach. Some of Telemann’s overture suites are delightful works that must have provided wonderful preparatory entertainment for the evening’s main event. The G major suite, whose title “La Putain” translates as “The Whore”, quotes from the song “It’s been so long since I’ve come to you”. Despite the bawdy name, the suite is filled with jaunty, lively melodies and inventive, characterful dances.

This release, part of harmonia mundi's series celebrating the Beethoven year, pairs the composer's iconic and much-loved Symphony No.5 with the far less well-known Symphony In 17 Parts by Francois-Joseph Gossec. The dramatic power and intensity of Beethoven stands in sharp contrast to to the cheerful and gallant music of Gossec. Les Siècles, led by François-Xavier Roth, apply their usual virtuosity and keen insight to both works in performances that are sure to delight.

British singer, songwriter and superstar Mimi Webb not only empowers, but empathizes with her electrifying, engaging, and enigmatic body of work, boosted by her signature skyscraper-size vocals. She turned heads with her 2021 debut, the Seven Shades of Heartbreak EP which included “Good Without” and “Dumb Love” (both went Top 15 on the UK Singles Chart).

Recorded Live At The "Max-Schmeling-Halle", Berlin, Germany, September 22nd,2002. Superb Soundboard-Recording.

All but two tracks new to CD. Features numerous UK and European reggae hits.25 sought-after reggae classics from the Godfather of Ska. Finally, the cream of Laurel Aitken's post-Pama recordings from the 1970s are released once again, with all but two tracks on this essential set unavailable since their original release on vinyl. The collection kicks off with the Godfather of Ska's popular European singles from 1972 before featuring subsequent recordings for an array of celebrated British reggae labels, notably Harry J, Camel, Dip, Eagle, Eve, Horse, Punch and Lucky. Showcasing a variety of styles, from boss reggae and lovers rock to roots and soul, this compelling anthology reflects the ease with which Laurel adapted to contemporary trends and styles throughout his long and illustrious career, demonstrating a talent often overlooked. As a stand-alone compilation or a complementary set to previous Laurel Aitken releases on the Pressure Drop label, 'Reggae Serenade' is an essential purchase for the legendary singer's fans and all lovers of classic 70s reggae sounds.

Widely hailed as the Godfather of Ska, Laurel Aitken dominated Jamaica’s recording industry throughout its infancy, enjoying a series of hugely popular mento and Jamaican R&B hits during the latter half of the 1950s. Early the following decade he relocated to London, where, over the years that immediately followed, he recorded for every Afro-Caribbean record company of note. While his ska and rock steady recordings ensured Laurel remained a firm favourite among Jamaican ex-patriots, the reggae explosion of 1969 exposed his work to a wider audience, with productions for Doctor Bird, Pama and Trojan Records establishing him as a musical hero for many of Britain’s young, white working-classes, notably those that had adopted a fashion style dubbed by the national press as ‘skinhead’.

Broken Homes and Gardens, the final studio album from Michael Hurley, was completed in March 2025 just before Hurley left for his final shows in Asheville and Knoxville. He had been working on these 11 tracks for the past three years at The Rope Room studio in Astoria, Oregon with the same crew as his 2021 LP The Time of the Foxgloves (Kati Claborn and Luke Ydstei of The Hackles and engineer Brian Bovenizer). As was common with Hurley LP's: there are re-workings of older compositions ("Indian Chiefs and Hula Girls", "Abomidable Snowman") alongside new songs ("Fava", "The Monkey") making for a brilliant final collection, and capping off one of the most consequential bodies of work of any American songwriter.

Can you believe it? Devendra Banhart's 'Cripple Crow' - originally released by XL in 2005 - is turning 20 years old. This was the 5th album from the Venezuelan American artist who is considered the pioneer of the "Freak Folk" and "New Weird America" movements. To celebrate - Devendra has compiled a reissue of the out of print release that features a 3rd Bonus LP (on Clear Green Smoke!) featuring 9 bonus tracks, including 1 B-Side, 5 previously unreleased demos, 2 previously unreleased live tracks, and 1 unearthed smash hit from the recording sessions. This release is the first on his newly created Heavy Flowers label. The album received a "Best New Music" 8.4 review from Pitchfork upon its release. The release date will fall 1 day prior to the actual 20th Anniversary, which will be the first time Devendra is early for anything. Now THAT is something to celebrate!

Irish label Claddagh Records release Pomes Penyeach, an album by Irish musicians Adrian Crowley and Matthew Nolan. The record's title comes from a collection of 13 short poems by James Joyce. The album reimagines the 1927 work through music.

The Dance is a live album by Fleetwood Mac, released in 1997. It hailed the return of the band's most successful line-up of Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie and Stevie Nicks, who had not released an album together since 1987's Tango in the Night a decade earlier. It was the first Fleetwood Mac release to top the U.S. album charts since 1982's Mirage.

"In 1996 Kimmie Rhodes released West Texas Heaven, an album that marked a ground-breaking moment in her career as a singer-songwriter, to critical acclaim. The album was chosen as "bestnof the year" by many publications worldwide, including USA Today. It featured duets with fellow Texans, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Townes Van Zandt and was recorded at Willie's Pedernales Studio in Austin and Jack Clements, legendary Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa in Nashville.nnNow Kimmie is releasing the album, which has been re-mixed and re-mastered along with some rare bonus "out-take" tracks from the original sessions and a since recorded duet with Emmylou Harris and Beth Nielsen Chapman that she says, "fits the spirit of the album."nn"This is a voice you could listen to all day." British Vogue Magazinenn"… multi-layered with meaning & emotion, the writing craft flawless, this is wonderful work, just wonderful." Country Music Magazinenn"… the voice of a beautiful child coming from an old soul. She touches us where the better angels of our natures dwell." Emmylou Harrisnn"Kimmie Rhodes: The soul of a poet and the voice of an angel.