From New York’s Bitter End to Apparitions: Denise Mangiardi’s Continuing Journey
November 12, 2026At 14, Denise Mangiardi was already performing her own compositions at New York City’s Bitter End. Decades later, the Long Island-born pianist, vocalist and composer is preparing to release Apparitions, her ninth album, in November 2026. One encounter from her early performing career has remained particularly significant. After a New York performance with her band when she was 24, a man approached her and said: “Whatever you do, never give up on music.” She later discovered that he was composer and arranger Gil Evans, who had been listening alongside Miles Davis. Mangiardi’s development also included personal guidance from jazz pianist…
From Recovery to Recording: Stu Mendelson Announces ‘We’re Still Here’
Music has become an important part of Stu Mendelson’s journey towards rebuilding his life. Now, the former Royal Engineer is preparing to release ‘We’re Still Here’, an original single that turns his personal experiences into a shared message from the…
Celeste Marie Wilson Keeps Familiar Melodies at the Heart of Christmas At Home
A Christmas standard does not always need a dramatic makeover to feel personal. Celeste Marie Wilson takes that approach on Christmas At Home, her first holiday EP, due November 6, 2026, via Little Dipper Record Company. The three-track collection retains…
Texan Raiders Brings Yorkshire Roots to a Nashville-Inspired Country Adventure
A teenage rockabilly band in Leeds might seem an unlikely starting point for an animated cowboy’s musical adventures, but that journey sits at the heart of Texan Raiders. Created by musician and composer Sandy Nuttgens, the project draws together a…
From Holding an Opinion to Embodying a Principle
“Taking a position” and “taking a stand” are not interchangeable in Serge Beddington-Behrens’s forthcoming book. He describes the second as a deeper commitment to embodying the principles a person supports, rather than simply expressing an opinion about them. This distinction…
Two Hours to Learn “Felicità”: Valentina’s Unexpected Italian Duet
An unexpected invitation from Al Bano gave Valentina one of the most demanding opportunities of her career so far. While on holiday in Italy, she was scheduled to open a show for the Italian singer. Around two hours before the…
From Lamento to Symphony: Kleiberg Presents Three Orchestral Works
Three works written at different points in Ståle Kleiberg’s career make up Across the Ocean towards a Higher Firmament, his forthcoming recording with the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. Peter Szilvay conducts the programme, which moves from the intimate remembrance of Lamento…
Alan Mair Returns With New Album Field Of One And Lead Single How Could I Let This Happen
Alan Mair, founding member of The Only Ones, is set to return with a new solo album, Field Of One, on 3rd August 2026. The release marks a significant new chapter for the influential musician, whose work has left a…
Dr. Žilvinas Svigaris Challenges Conventional Parenting Advice
Parenting advice often arrives in the form of rules, systems and expert recommendations. Dr. Žilvinas Svigaris challenges that tradition in Who Educates Parents?, a new book from Shea Publishing that examines parenting through the shared experiences of one family. Instead…
From Difficult Beginnings to Public Recognition, Billy Bowness Keeps Rising
Billy Bowness’s journey to success has been shaped by challenges that might have stopped many people. Instead, he has used those experiences as motivation, building a career in entertainment while becoming a visible advocate for mental health, LGBTQ+ inclusion and…
Tia-Brittany’s DTF Connects Music, Film and Personal Truth
Tia-Brittany’s DTF is a pop album with a strong cinematic identity. Led by Don’t Talk Feelings, the project reflects the Sydney-based artist’s commitment to telling emotionally honest stories through both sound and visuals. The album’s visual world was developed in…
