We are overjoyed to unveil a new chapter in the Woman Muse Series, celebrating a new muse and her extraordinary artistry.

Alanna Crouch, a British pianist and composer, masterfully blends classical, contemporary, and electronic influences in her music. Renowned for her talent in storytelling, she continues to build an impressive catalogue of emotive compositions and film scores, showcasing her gift for evoking deep emotion through her art.

With "Hope", Alanna introduces a delicate piano composition that inspires and uplifts, reminding us that even in darkness, light can be found.
As part of ad21Label's Woman Muse Series, this piece captures the essence of feminine creativity, offering a moment of reflection and hope through its evocative neoclassical tones.

Woman Muse Series

Hope

Music, piano, prog. strings, mix: Vicente Bueso

Moon

Originally composed for Thanassis Triaridis' play "Zyklon or the Destiny", this haunting score by Manos Milonakis returns with re-recorded parts, new mixing and mastering by Christos Megas, and stunning artwork by Tilman Z.

Inspired by themes of confinement, dark energy, and temporal suspension, Zyklon combines classical strings, evocative piano, music boxes, and cosmic electronic textures. Featuring Müriel Bostdorp (piano), Christina Georgeli (violin), Elisso Papastrati (violin), Thodoris Papadimitriou (cello), Björk Oskarsdottir (violin), and collaborations with Jacob David (piano) and Gregoire Blanc (theremin), the album bridges the past and present in a unique sonic narrative.

Discover Zyklon on January 24, 2025.
Presave now: https://bfan.link/zyklon

Zyklon Main Theme

Today, I am trying something new (and very exciting) - a preview of an upcoming EP from Cedric Vermue exclusive to Headphone Community subscribers! This is just a track, but you can hear the entire EP here: https://www.patreon.com/c/HeadphoneCommunity

This Dutch pianist first appeared on HC when the Piano and Coffee imprint released his "Left Upon Us" debut in November 2019. I premiered his video for "We Came and Left", praising the "elegant, atmospheric textures, acoustic treatments, and electronic manipulations that carry the melodies deep into the night." In 2023, Cedric moved over to the mylja imprint for an album titled "perpetua". Once again, I featured this beautiful video for "Aether" of fragile, nostalgic, and serene music, which I subsequently selected as one of the Best of 2023 albums in my Music For Watching The Snow Slowly Fall In The Moonlight list. So yes, you can say that I'm a fan!

A week ago, Cedric reached out to tell me about his upcoming EP, collecting pieces written before his debut that are, of course, still timeless! I told Cedric about this new community I'm trying to get going and invited him to join and share the music before its official release date. This is a more private space where you can interact with Cedric directly (or just observe our conversation). 

Point your clickers here:
https://www.patreon.com/c/HeadphoneCommunity

Once We Were (fragments of 2011-2017)

Slender '17

TRACK PREMIERE : Cedric - Slender '17

This composition is a musical story about hope and dreams. 
The piano part conveys excitement and worries about the future, while the violin conveys confidence and optimism. There is a climax in the middle of the piece, but the composer does not say whether everything will be fine or not. Each listener will have their own answer.

This tune was recorded during a cozy home concert in the live format and was mastered at the Abbey Road Studios in London.

Dream (Live from The Home Concert)

Welcoming a New Muse to the Woman Muse Series 
We are delighted to introduce Sophie Riviere, a pianist, composer, and teacher from the island of Noirmoutier, France. Deeply connected to the sea and her island’s maritime soul, Sophie’s music flows like ocean waves, carrying memories, emotions, and a deep reverence for nature.

Her latest piece, “Madeleine”, is a tribute to resilience, passion, and the strength of women. Named after both her middle name and her aunt, who also played the piano, this composition honors the ways women overcome challenges and express themselves through art, work, and life. For Sophie, the piano has been both a refuge and a companion, capturing moments of struggle and joy alike. ad21

Whether she plays in the salt marshes, or on stage, Sophie’s music is an invitation to reflect, dream, and celebrate the beauty of the world around us.

Madeleine

Music for piano and string orchestra.

Artwork by Mark Stopforth: https://markstopforth.co.uk

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Infinite

Music, piano, prog. synths: Vicente Bueso

From Nighttales album

Sadbells

Fugle - The Keybird Compilation

Düssel (Keybird Version)

music by Brock Hewitt

produced/mixed by Tyler Kunica

collab w/ The David Roy Collective

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https://open.spotify.com/artist/2GCSNNNTph8mnMlU40Q9ne

https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/spade-brooks/1368707840

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNT7y6fV9xc

Stream

Liberty - Spade Brooks (w/ The David Roy Collective)

Vita Bis

Luke is a composer and pianist from Melbourne, Australia. His inaugural solo album, ‘Sun, Cloud’, was nominated for the 2013 Australian Music Prize. His latest solo album, ‘All of Us’, drops March 11 2022.

“Absolutely heavenly... I can hotly recommend.” – Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC Radio 6

“Totally sublime.” – Headphone Commute

“Two & One again stands out among the year’s modern composition releases.” – A Closer Listen

Australia/NZ bookings / roob@lukehoward.com
EU/UK bookings / kai.lehmann@cabinartists.com
Licensing / kathy@secretlygroup.com
All other enquiries / hello@lukehoward.com

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