Understory is a collection of ten mesmerizing solo piano pieces, recorded in London in March 2026. A sequel to his album Shelter, it finds Thomas Bartlett more settled, turning inward to wander beneath conscious thought. The felt-damped piano lends a richer, woodier, more organic sound as the music follows hidden paths through familiar and uncharted territory alike.
Brace yourself for Dotanba, the long-awaited concept album from acclaimed Japanese quartet Mitsune. Fuelled by DIY spirit and duelling shamisens, it's a wild journey through epochs and tomorrows, nature and mythology. Disarming, unifying and liberating, it takes you beyond boundaries, bringing you back where you began, but not as you were.
Sudanese rising star and oud player Sulaf transforms her refugee exile into ABA — blending Nubian roots with modern soundscapes in collaboration with producer Maxime Kosinetz (Imarhan, Tinariwen). Drawing on the Sufi poetry of her great-grandfather, she captures loss, identity, and resilience, carrying Sudan’s spirit across borders with haunting power and emotional depth.