This week Roulette, the sixth album from UK composer Alfa Mist, spins through a dystopian sci-fi world where a deep dive into psychological questions are set against his signature blend of jazz, psychedelia, and intuitive groove. O.N.E., the all-female Polish jazz quartet, returns with Well, actually…, their latest album presented by April Records that merges modal jazz with the edginess of free improvisation. Pianist Matthew Shipp’s The Cosmic Piano channels decades of avant-garde exploration into a transcendent solo performance and singer-songwriter dodie offers raw vulnerability on Not For Lack Of Trying, a deeply personal album that threads together love and creative self-discovery. Rounding out the week is AMARÉ, a graceful, cross-continental collaboration from Céline Rudolph, Henrique Gomide, and João Luís Nogueira, in a homage to the sounds of Brazilian music.
Roulette
Alfa Mist
On Roulette, his sixth studio album, Alfa Mist crafts a dystopian sci-fi world by blending his signature jazz-infused sound with smoky psychedelia and intricate arrangements. Across fifteen tracks Alfa Mist gives each one their own character, tackling broad themes that question humanity’s inner and outer worlds.
Available format: Download & Streaming (up to 44.1 kHz, 24 bit)
With Hope
Anders Hagberg
With Hope is Anders Hagberg’s reflective response to a world in turmoil, blending sorrow and hope through music that draws on global traditions and close interplay. With compositions inspired by hymns, folk melodies, and choral works, it strives to communicate resilience and the inextinguishable idea of hope in our modern world.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 96 kHz, 24 bit)
The Cosmic Piano
Matthew Ship
On The Cosmic Piano, avant-garde pioneer Matthew Shipp delivers a solo journey that transcends genre, channelling a lifetime of musical exploration into a spontaneous, deeply expressive creation. The album reflects Shipp’s boundary-defying vision, and melds jazz, classical, and experimental influences into a singular, cosmic sound.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 44.1 kHz, 16 bit)
Well, actually...
O.N.E
Well, actually…, the third album from the all-female Polish acoustic jazz quartet O.N.E., showcases a bold blend of modal lyricism and raw free improvisation. Presented by April Records, this ensemble reflects a dual meaning of “O.N.E.” (pronounced “oh-neh”), meaning “they” in the feminine plural in Polish and symbolising unity in English, and therefore capturing both their collective spirit and cohesive sound.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 44.1 kHz, 24 bit)
Not For Lack Of Trying
dodie
On her introspective sophomore album Not For Lack Of Trying, North London singer-songwriter dodie offers a raw and tender exploration of love, loss, self-doubt, and growth, written over three years between London and Los Angeles. This album acts as a companion to her 2021 debut, tied together by its poignant title and closing track, where dodie embraces the struggle of searching for joy and meaning.
Available format: CD
AMARÉ
João Luís Nogueira, Henrique Gomide, Céline Rudolph, Teco Cardoso
AMARÉ is a heartfelt tribute to the sea, to love, and to the creative currents between Brazil and Europe, where vocalist Céline Rudolph, pianist Henrique Gomide, and guitarist João Luís Nogueira blend jazz improvisation with rich Brazilian rhythms. Featuring original pieces and reimagined classics, the album flows with emotional depth and musical freedom: a timeless ode to connection, movement, and tradition.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 44.1 kHz, 24 bit)
