“Forever My Lady” by Spencer Alston showcases the rising North Carolina singer’s smooth, melodic R&B vocals that are turning heads across the music industry in 2025. With heartfelt delivery and timeless vibes, Spencer cements his place as one to watch this year.
Rowan Leader’s rendition of “My Funny Valentine” is a heartfelt tribute to The Talented Mr. Ripley, blending classic jazz elegance with raw, youthful emotion. As his first-ever vocal recording, the track captures both vulnerability and reverence, reimagining a timeless standard through a modern, indie lens. At just 19 and studying business entrepreneurship, Rowan explores music as a creative escape—bringing passion, curiosity, and cinematic flair to this soulful debut.
“What’s the Damage” by Ale San blends deep, melancholic tones with an undercurrent of energetic beats, creating a powerful yet introspective vibe. It’s a track that moves both the heart and the dancefloor.
Ale San is an innovative electronic music producer based in Barcelona, blending cutting-edge sounds with immersive rhythms. Known for a unique style that pushes boundaries, Ale San brings a fresh energy to the electronic music scene, captivating audiences worldwide.
“Why Weren’t You There” by Davince Black is a haunting spoken-word piece that weaves gothic melancholy with ambient modern textures. Driven by themes of abandonment and emotional silence, the track captures the ache of unspoken words and the shadows they leave behind. It’s a raw and intimate offering that transforms pain into poetry and atmosphere into catharsis.
Davince Black is the alter ego of Dutch tattoo artist and poet George Kooijman. Known for his dark visual work under Madblack Tattoo, he now channels that same energy into music. His songs fuse spoken word, gothic storytelling and raw emotion — turning scars into verses and silence into rhythm.
“Kune” is a symphonic journey that bridges cultures through music, blending orchestral power with the intimacy of human voices from across the globe. With soaring melodies, multilingual choral textures, and themes of unity and peace, the piece resonates as both a spiritual and cultural statement.
Arnaud Fillion’s “Kune” (meaning “Together” in Esperanto) is a visionary symphonic work created for peace and cultural unification. Composed for symphony orchestra, multi-language choir, and soloists, “Kune” consists of 11 movements that weave together around 50 different languages to convey universal themes such as fraternity, empathy, respect beyond differences, and ecological awareness. This “symphony for peace” is more than just a musical piece—it is a collaborative human project, having involved nearly one hundred volunteers, translators, and cultural intermediaries in the writing process. Each text was carefully recorded as a phonetic reference to ensure authenticity and accessibility for the performers. The album was recorded in October 2023 in Lviv, Ukraine, featuring the Lviv National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and the “Gloria” Chamber Choir under the direction of Serhiy Khorovets. Its concert premiere on October 7, 2023, was broadcast live and remains available for viewing here. For those interested in exploring the full depth of the project, including scores, lyrics, and phonetic audio guides for each language, a dedicated website offers extensive resources: arfillion.wixsite.com/kune.
About Arnaud Fillion: Born in Annecy (France) in 1979, Arnaud Fillion is leading a double career as both a guitarist and composer, having recorded 25 albums under the name of “Arnito”. His multiple influences and musical encounters took him to explore a wide range of styles, from classical to contemporary, passing through jazz, improvisation and world music. After a diploma obtained with unanimous special mention and congratulations of the jury at Music Academy International (Nancy) in 2000 and studies at the jazz departments of the conservatories of Annecy and Chambéry, he dedicated himself to the development of his own music, travelling to different countries to compose and open his musical language to music from oral transmission. His catalog is now counting more than 250 compositions, for different formations. He’s regularly performing as a guitar soloist and with various bands and ensembles, in a large variety of music styles. He was granted in 2018 by the Helen Wurlitzer Foundation (Taos, New Mexico, USA) for a composer’s residency program, where he composed “Kune”. The album won a Silver Medal for Outstanding Achievement in the contemporary classical category at the Global music awards 2024. Among his symphonic work, his guitar concerto reached the final rank at I-Melody 2017 International Composition Competition (USA), and the first French place and finalist with “special mention” at the Maurice Ravel Competition (Italy) the same year. It is also included in the jury’s recommended works list of the Klami 2019 competition (Finland). The same year, it has been recorded at the Hungarian Radio by Johan Smith (guitar player, winner of the prestigious GFA) with the Budapest Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Gergely Vajda. The album also features another of his compositions “Un ange parmi les soupirs” for violin and orchestra presented at the Queen Elisabeth competition (2011), peformed by Alain Arias (violin) and conducted by László Kovács.
Stream Arnaud Fillion – “Kune” (performed by the Lviv National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Lviv Chamber choir Gloria, Serhiy Khorovets):
Debussy’s piano work paves the way for the modernity of the 20th century. The “submerged cathedral ” illustrates a musical Impressionism with bold and captivating colors.
About Sylvie Nicephor, pianist: “Star in the constellation of pianists, Sylvie Nicephor uses the expressive capacity of the piano to its fullest extent”. ( J. Tran, Rhein Neckar Zeitung, Germany). Sylvie Nicephor began to be heard as a pianist in lieder concerts and melodies with singers. Since 1997, she carried out soloist recitals in different programming in Paris and the Paris region, then she opened her activity in Europe in many towns in Germany, Italy, Greece, in Finland, Hungary, Serbia. She is a regular guest of festivals (“NeckarMusikFestival” in Germany, “Pianorama” in Florence, “Cohilia” in Greece, many festivals in Italy, and programming (in Helsinki, Budapest, Berlin, Messina…). Her experience of soprano and her theater training led her naturally to participate in transverse projects (“La petite robe bleue” of G. Lavenant in 2010, “Entretiens avec Mr Croche” in 2018, “Préludes à la nuit” in 2024) Her expanded repertoire includes contemporary music (she dedicated several concerts to the work for piano of M. Muench). In 2018, centenary of the death of Debussy, she signed her first piano album (label Indesens/Calliope) with his “24 Preludes”. Sylvie Nicephor has been fully trained in Paris by the Argentinean pianist Wilfredo Voguet, V. Scaramuzza’s student in Buenos Aires, who passed on him the traditions of game and musical approach specific to South American schools. It’s the work done with this pedagogue which oriented her towards the practice of concert. Sylvie Nicephor’ artistic career is marked by multidisciplinarity. Because, in addition to her vocal and pianistic practices, she received early a high-level didactic training in large Parisian institutions. She incorporated at the age of 17 the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris in the writing techniques, analysis and orchestration classes. She will receive several first prizes as well as a Doctorate of Musicology at the University of Paris 4 – Sorbonne where she became specialized in music in France, from the nineteenth century to the present. In the same university, she also obtained a Master’s degree at the Faculty of Dance, where she perfected in historical dances, area she adores because of her links with music. It’s also during master classes and international academies that she will have the opportunity to benefit from the contribution of eminent personalities of the musical and choreographic world.
“Immer Alles” is a recent release by The Royal Arctic Institute, a cinematic instrumental, ambient-country, post-jazz group from New York City. The Royal Arctic Institute (from New York City), have been recording and releasing records since 2017. Since forming in 2016, the band has been a revolving door of different musicians comprising several different lineups. The current lineup is composed of drummer Lyle Hysen (Das Damen, Arthur Lee), guitarists John Leon (Roky Erickson, Summer Wardrobe, Abra Moore) and Chris Robertson (Elk City, James Mastro), and bassist David Motamed (Das Damen, Two Dollar Guitar, Arthur Lee, Townes Van Zandt).
“Sharon” by LUXTHEREAL is an upbeat, optimistic melodic power pop rocker featuring infectious guitar hooks and bass line, melodic vocals/harmonies, and lyrics that celebrate a girl who is ‘not a normal girl’ but who, it turns out is exceptional. The song persuades people to look deeper and see the beauty in people, regardless of differences.
About LUXTHEREAL: LUXTHEREAL is a Phoenix Arizona based alternative rock outfit with eclectic interests and musical expression in an increasingly genre and sample driven musical universe.
LUXTHEREAL music is melodic, lyrical, & atmospheric with great guitar hooks, powerful vocals, & signature melodies.
The original music of LUXTHEREAL derives from its own unique synthesis of classic rock, new wave/post punk, power pop, indie rock, techno/synth, blues, jazz, art rock, progressive rock, and beyond.
Musical influences range across decades & genres, from The Doors to Dorothy, Green Day, Roxy Music, The Beatles, David Bowie, Talking Heads, Annie Lennox, and St. Vincent, Coldplay, R.E.M. and The Who. There are many more too numerous to name, however, LUXTHEREAL doesn’t sound like ANY of those artists, and is its own original expression.
The focus is on the storyline as expressed in the mood, melody, lyrics and arrangement of each song; each it’s own world for the listener to inhabit.
Principal songwriter Ken Martin has said that each song is “like a painting”.
Atmospheric, lyrical, emotive, melodic, hypnotic, and cinematic are just a few of the words to describe the music of LUXTHEREAL; but the best way to experience it is to listen.
LUXTHEREAL are:
Ken Martin – Guitars, Synthesizers, Lead & Backing Vocals
“Moments of Silence” by LUXTHEREAL is a dreamy melodic mid tempo post punk Indie rock song featuring lush vocals, harmonies, contemplative lyrics, melodic emotive guitar solo, and atmospheric arrangement. The song explores the sense of loss of meaning amidst an increasingly chaotic world.
About LUXTHEREAL: LUXTHEREAL is a Phoenix, Arizona based alternative rock outfit with eclectic interests and musical expression in an increasingly genre and sample driven musical universe.
LUXTHEREAL music is melodic, lyrical, & atmospheric with great guitar hooks, powerful vocals, & signature melodies.
The original music of LUXTHEREAL derives from its own unique synthesis of classic rock, new wave/post punk, power pop, indie rock, techno/synth, blues, jazz, art rock, progressive rock, and beyond.
Musical influences range across decades & genres, from The Doors to Dorothy, Green Day, Roxy Music, The Beatles, David Bowie, Talking Heads, Annie Lennox, and St. Vincent, Coldplay, R.E.M. and The Who. There are many more too numerous to name, however, LUXTHEREAL doesn’t sound like ANY of those artists, and is its own original expression.
The focus is on the storyline as expressed in the mood, melody, lyrics and arrangement of each song; each it’s own world for the listener to inhabit.
Principal songwriter Ken Martin has said that each song is “like a painting”.
Atmospheric, lyrical, emotive, melodic, hypnotic, and cinematic are just a few of the words to describe the music of LUXTHEREAL; but the best way to experience it is to listen.
LUXTHEREAL are:
Ken Martin – Guitars, Synthesizers, Lead & Backing Vocals
“Can’t Breathe” by Natalie Smith-Lee with BEMI was written for mental health awareness to bring some positive, uplifting vibes to anyone who have or is struggling with life experiences. No matter what life throws at us, let’s breathe it all out!
Natalie Smith-Lee is a singer/songwriter from Brighton, UK. After life experiences and a recent near death experience, she is determined to get back up again! Due to this she has a massive new look on life. In Natalie’s words: “Never give up everyone, don’t let life and peeps get you down, be kind aaaand breatheeeeee. We’ve got this ????. I hope you enjoy my music, my story and I hope you can relate and heal or whatever you need to do for YOU. Big love, Natalie”
Stream BEMI and Natalie Smith-Lee – “Can’t Breathe”:
