Schumann: Piano Works album review – Llŷr Williams is thoughtful and authoritative | Classical music

The cover art for Piano Works

Having worked his way through the sonatas of both Beethoven and Schubert for Signum, Llŷr Williams now turns his attention to Schumann’s piano music. Whether this generously filled two-disc set is intended as the first […]

Not the End of the World by Hannah Ritchie review – an optimist’s guide to the climate crisis | Books

Fires burn off logged virgin rainforest in Aceh province, Indonesia in June 2019.

Data scientist Hannah Ritchie has written a good-hearted, generous book that tries its very best to reassure us about the various environmental crises we face. Which, obviously, is much appreciated: God knows we need all […]

Bill Ryder-Jones: Iechyd Da review – Coral co-founder’s songs of heartache and hope | Music

The artwork for Iechyd Da.

Since Bill Ryder-Jones left the Coral in 2008 after five Top 10 albums, he’s been quietly busying himself away in his Yawn studio in West Kirby on the Wirral Peninsula. He’s produced records for the […]

Review: Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys releases ‘Never Break My Heart (Not Again)’

Nick Carter

Nick Carter. Photo Credit: Brian Doherty Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys released his new pop solo single “Never Break My Heart (Not Again).” Carter is wrapping up the year 2023 with some new music, […]

Review: Laurie Berkner brings her 2023 ‘Live Holiday Concert’ to The Paramount

Laurie Berkner performing at The Paramount

Laurie Berkner performing at The Paramount. Photo Credit: Markos Papadatos On December 17, children’s music performer Laurie Berkner played her “Live Holiday Concert” at The Paramount in Huntington on Long Island. Berkner kicked off her […]

Review: Caleb Polaha performs original music at Drom NYC

Caleb Polaha performing live at Drom NYC

Caleb Polaha performing live at Drom NYC. Photo Credit: Markos Papadatos On December 10, singer-songwriter Caleb Polaha performed an acoustic show at Drom NYC, which featured his original music. Polaha opened his set with “Black […]