Congratulations to pianist George Xiaoyuan Fu, who has won Gramophone's Concept Album Award for his album Colouring Book. The album is centred on richly detailed performances of Debussy’s Études, 12 pieces in two books that here frame a selection of 21st-century études, which build on Debussy’s own consolidation of the genre.
The Montreal-based artist blends folk intimacy and alt-pop glow on a slow-burning track about the ache of feeling like an afterthought.
With his genre-blending sound, Golden is redefining Colombia's contemporary music scene by weaving R&B and Afrobeats into a Latin sound that's distinctly his own. His array of global influences comes to life in this smooth performance of "Otra Nota."
‘the minute you’re gone’ is Luz's first single in over two years, a song that was incredibly difficult to write, about one of the biggest mistakes of her life. “I hope this helps take some accountability when people make a mistake, even if some of the damage can’t be undone“. It's the first in a series of new singles from Luz and comes following a surprise set at the infamous Ruby Sessions alongside Aaron Rowe and Lewis Capaldi in Dublin, where the track was performed live.
Delilah O'Donnell is an emerging acoustic project that reimagines popular records through the lens of her powerful, soaring vocals. "My latest release is a reimagining of Alex Warren’s “Ordinary”. The original carries a raw, vulnerable energy that resonated with me, and I wanted to explore how it would feel through a different lens. It’s both an homage to the original and a fresh take that invites listeners to experience its emotion in a new way."
Dutch artist Cézanne is making her mark with a distinctive sound that blends soul, indie-pop, folk, and R&B into one versatile and refreshing musical experience. Her new album, Sunflower Child, explores themes of growth, resilience, and light, showcasing her evolution as a confident and visionary artist. With her genre-crossing sound and steadily growing fanbase, Cézanne is a compelling choice for playlists and editorial curation in 2025.
In The Sisters Grimm, two orphaned sisters journey through a town populated by characters from fantasy and fairy tales, confronting heroes and villains while searching for their missing parents. Trampled by Turtles states "I wrote Wild Winds as a kind of meditation on our remaining pieces of American wilderness. The prairies, woods, rocky coasts, the true beauty that has somehow been preserved for us.”
Kenzo draws on a wide range of influences, from the restraint of Philip Glass and the colour of Debussy to the emotional depth of Bill Evans and the modern textures of Nils Frahm. The result is a sound rooted in classical tradition but reaching toward something timeless. For Kenzo, music is a form of mindfulness. His compositions are meant to be felt, deeply. "Hellissandur" invites you to step outside the noise and into a space that is both intimate and euphoric all at once.