On April 15, 2023, Gary Numan marked a monumental milestone in a lengthy career with his 1,000th live performance at the Electric Ballroom in London’s Camden Town. The show, the last of 3 sold-out gigs at the iconic venue, was a testament to his enduring influence and unwavering devotion to his fans. The setlist was a carefully curated journey through Numan’s extensive catalog, balancing classic anthems (“Down in the Park,” “Cars,” “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?”) with selections from his more recent albums: Songs From a Broken World (2017) and Intruder (2021), including “The Gift,” and “My Name Is Ruin.” The 1,000th show was more than just a concert; it was a celebration of Gary Numan’s remarkable career and his profound impact on electronic music. As the final notes of “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?” faded into the night, it was clear that Gary Numan’s unique sonic language will continue to evolve and captivate for years to come.

In 2002, I traveled to Zimbabwe with my friend Marc, a fellow musician. After a month-long record safari, he insisted that the highlight of the entire trip was discovering the Zig-Zag Band. At the time, I was so immersed in the raw, gritty Chimurenga sound that his comment barely registered. Fast forward twenty years and I found myself back in Zimbabwe, this time with Volkan who after another digging trip, told me that despite all the music we had discovered, it was the Zig-Zag Band that stuck with him the most. Two people — separated by two decades — coming to the same conclusion? That couldn’t be a coincidence. This time, I had no choice but to listen. What was so special about this band? I was about to find out.

Lizard - King Crimson's third studio album and second recording of 1970, was, like its predecessor In the Wake of Poseidon, the product of a studio band. iI was also the first Crimson album for which Robert Fripp provided all of the music. Remarkably self-contained and sounding somewhat atypical for a King Crimson album - even by the standards of a band that rarely sounded similar from album to album, Lizard is an often overlooked and under-appreciated gem from their early years. Lizard featured a lighter, more delicate sound than the earlier albums - an approach perhaps necessitated by an extended instrumental lineup. CD/Bluray - The complete recording sessions of Lizard on 1 CD/1Blu-ray Blu-ray features all new mixes of the album in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 DTS-HD MA 24/96 Surround & 24/96 Hi-Res Stereo by Steven Wilson All new Elemental Mixes of the whole album in 24/192 Hi-Res Stereo by David Singleton Blu-ray also features the 30th anniversary remaster in 24/96 Plus the complete recording sessions from September 1970 in 24/48 Presented in a replica mini-vinyl style packaging with booklet including photos and sleevenotes from King Crimson biographer Sid Smith CD includes the 2025 Steven Wilson album mixes and a selection of Elemental Mixes.

Bushbabies, consisting of Niclas Knudsen (Guitar: Ibrahim Electric, Kalaha), Jonathan Bremer (Bass: Bremer/McCoy, Tabloid) and Felix Ewert (Drums: Alex Vargas, Tabloid), mix elements from afrobeat, cumbia, jazz and highlife with melodies that draw threads from the musicians' Nordic background.

New York City is a contrast in dynamics: the wind that whips between skyscrapers causes a vortex that can simultaneously lift up and plummet. The romantic optimism flying over New York balances with the grit on the streets, creating an unending yin-yang effect. The artistic evolution alive on the streets creates a magic, where everything is new, yet in time, so much remains the same.

‘Mendelssohn’ explores three facets of one of the most famous names in classical music: the glittering Piano Concerto No.1 by Felix with the London Mozart Players; the long-lost ‘Easter Sonata’ by his sister Fanny as well as transcriptions by other composers of Mendelssohn’s most famous music.

Violinist Joshua Bell reunites with two of his favorite collaborating artists and friends - cellist Steven Isserlis and pianist Jeremy Denk.

It's 50 years since Paul Carrack wrote How Long and the record came out to huge success so it seemed like a good time to reflect on his career as a whole and put together a collection of his most successful recordings - 50 years is a long time so it's quite a long list that we have whittled down to fit on a single CD - I hope you enjoy the choices and some new recordings of old favourites - It's been fun - There is an extensive celebratory UK tour in Sept & Oct and we look forward to seeing you then! - Peter Van Hooke

From the first chord of "Perfect Dream" to the final fade of "In the Eye Of Noche", NEW LIFE DREAMING presents an unbroken feeling of connection to essential meditations found on STRUCTURES FROM SILENCE, QUIET MUSIC and DREAMTIME RETURN.

The Christmas of 1959 saw Van Morrison take to the stage of Orangefield Secondary School for his first ever live performance.

“Electrical Storm” was released as the only commercial single from U2’s The Best of 1990-2000 compilation album.

U2 (pronounced "Yu Tu") is a rock band from Dublin, Ireland. U2 was formed in 1976, one of the most popular, successful and influential bands in the world ever.

Sonic Highways is the eighth studio album by American rock band Foo Fighters, released on November 10, 2014, through Roswell and RCA Records.

Cy Walter (September 16, 1915 – August 18, 1968) was an American café society pianist based in New York City for four decades.

Silk Degrees is the seventh solo album by Boz Scaggs, released on Columbia Records in February 1976.