Da Slyme – If There’s No Rubble, You Haven’t Played: Collected Recordings 1977-1989 LP
A brand new compilation from St. John’s alleged first Punk Band featuring recordings from throughout the band’s brief yet prolific existence.
May 19th, 2023
May 2nd, 2023
Ian Foster – Close to the Bone
After 20 years in the music business, musician Ian Foster wanted to challenge himself with his new project, Close to the Bone- creating an album and a film at the same time.
April 17th, 2023
Ofra Harnoy & Mike Herriott – Portrait
Ofra Harnoy is a five-time Juno winner and a member of the Order of Canada for her years as a celebrated concert cellist on the world’s great stages, and as a recording artist. Mike Herriott is one of Canada’s most sought-after trumpet players and has appeared on numerous award-winning projects that have included GRAMMY and EMMY awards.
The married couple make Newfoundland home these days have have released 3 diverse recordings over the last five years including Back to Bach and On the Rock, both of which landed on our Classical Chartz. On the Rock won the MusicNL awards for “Classical Artist of the Year” and “Global Music Artist of the Year”.
For their latest project, Ofra and Mike looked to their joint love of opera and musical theatre. Orchestral music put through the theatrical lens. The new album, Portrait, offers selections from Gershwin, Delibes, Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Bernstein, and others. The pieces you will know… the arrangements so specific to their sound.
March 16th, 2023
Navigators – Bay Bulls Cove
Brand new album from the Navigators – Bay Bulls Cove.
January 13th, 2023
Mike Hanrahan & Larry Foley – Both Sides
“Please enjoy this selection of classic folk songs. A collabration of two great friends who over 25 years have shared wonderful camaraderie and mutual admiration for each other’s work. All acoustic tracks, this recording is best enjoyed with a fine single malt or whatever is handy! Cheers”
Produced and recorded by Larry Foley at the Earport Studio. Mixed and Mastered by Steve Oakley at Underground Sound. All tracks are single takes recorded on a Martin Guitar and a Neumann Microphone.
December 23rd, 2022
Florian Hoefner Trio – Desert Bloom
In this sequel to his award-winning, Juno-nominated album, “First Spring,” German-Canadian pianist/composer Florian Hoefner delivers another powerhouse performance on “Desert Bloom”, to be released worldwide June 3rd on Alma Records. With striking new compositions and inspired arrangements, Hoefner’s hallmark lyricism and knack for suspenseful dramaturgy are on full display. With “Desert Bloom,” it is clear that Hoefner has taken complete advantage of the opportunity to deepen and strengthen his compositional craft. The result is an exceptional new album.
OF HIS PROCESS CREATING “DESERT BLOOM,” FLORIAN HOEFNER WRITES:
“The open space provided by the pandemic facilitated weeks of uninterrupted composition time, allowing me to experiment with new approaches. I was inspired by post-minimalist composers such as Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner, and Philip Glass, and dove into exploring repetitive structures, pedal points, and drones in my own writing. These devices also helped me to capture my experience during the early days of the pandemic, which was dominated by the contrast between an unruly and dramatic outside world and a much quieter personal world.”
A calling card of the German-born, New York-trained, Canadian pianist/composer is his ability to give his music a strong shape and storyline, something that critics have recognized: “It is the essence of flow, as clear as a stream rushing by and equally invigorating.” (New York City Jazz Record). In “Desert Bloom,” there is a particular alchemy at work: Hoefner’s music can be formally complex and has the kind of structural integrity that comes from a highly developed and careful craft, with far more attention to this than would normally be the case for a jazz piano trio. And yet, invariably, there is an emotional immediacy and appeal to it. In these 9 new tracks – 7 originals and 2 inventive arrangements – the compelling storytelling shines through.
December 7th, 2022
Denis Parker – Dance Card/Solo Kite Double Album
New double album from local blues legend Denis Parker. Two CDs – Dance Card, and Solo Kite (Instrumentals).
November 17th, 2022
The Once – Acoustic Vol. 1ce
Eight songs re-recorded acoustically, spanning the bands discography.
November 17th, 2022
Kitchinparti – No Word of a Lie
Kitchinparti performs upbeat Irish/Newfoundland tunes with a fun and easy-going attitude!
November 17th, 2022
Sherry Ryan – Shout For More
It is said that the best songs take something personal and make it universal and Sherry has been perfecting this art for years. She’s been winning hearts across the country as one of Newfoundland’s finest singer-songwriters, drifting between country, blues and folk and beautifully marries these genres with her heart-stealing originals.
