"Taking the listener through a narrative arc of marvel and adventure" ★★★★ album review: TERRA INCOGNITA by Akusmi, out this Friday via @tonalunion.bsky.social www.theskinny.co.uk/music/review... [Review by @rhagiwr.bsky.social]

Akusmi - Terra Incognita: album review - The Skinny

Akusmi's second album is a journey through wonder and quiet adventure.

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This Friday our subproject B01 supported by CATS and Interkulturelles Zentrum Heidelberg invites you to the concert „Silk Road Reflections – German Connections: A Musical Dialogue in Search of Home“. ⏰ 3 July 2026, 8 pm 📍 Interkulturelles Zentrum Heidelberg

"The darker sonic undercurrent, coupled with a newly found more intricate and explorative sonority, has a sensation of quiet and dreamlike absorption" Ambiguous Desire, the new album by Arlo Parks, is out this Friday – read @rhagiwr.bsky.social's ★★★★ review

Arlo Parks - Ambiguous Desire album review: The Skinny

On Ambiguous Desire, Arlo Parks approaches euphoria and vulnerability with a soothing ambivalence.

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"Of The Earth represents a powerful driving force, movement, and active chaos on a cosmic level" The new album by jazz artist Shabaka is out tomorrow – read @rhagiwr.bsky.social's ★★★★ review

Shabaka - Of the Earth album review: The Skinny

Shabaka trades meditative stillness for propulsive movement and cosmic chaos in his sophomore album.

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My debut solo piano album, ICHI, is out now on all major streaming platforms! Listen here: linkco.re/Mh7cSU2f Composed, performed, and produced by me Recorded at West London Music Studio Supported by @creativescots.bsky.social #NewMusic #musicsky

ICHI by Ryoka Hagiwara

Album • 2026 • 8 Songs • 36 mins

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My debut solo piano album, ICHI, is out now on all major streaming platforms! Listen here: linkco.re/Mh7cSU2f Composed, performed, and produced by me Recorded at West London Music Studio Supported by @creativescots.bsky.social #NewMusic #musicsky

ICHI by Ryoka Hagiwara

Album • 2026 • 8 Songs • 36 mins

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Marika Takeuchi's Iridescence balances lyricism with a lingering reservedness – read @rhagiwr.bsky.social's full review now

Marika Takeuchi album review: Iridescence - The Skinny

Marika Takeuchi's Iridescence balances lyricism with a lingering reservedness.

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“Oil On Canvas, 2000” music video is out now! Really enjoyed making this. It’s a bit weird. Please watch! #musicsky #newmusic Supported by @creativescots.bsky.social m.youtube.com/watch?v=DcRD...

Ryoka Hagiwara - Oil On Canvas, 2000 (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Ryoka Hagiwara

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The second single from my album is out now! “Oil On Canvas, 2000” Composed, performed, and produced by me. Supported by @creativescots.bsky.social #musicsky #newmusic open.spotify.com/album/2HJT5u...

Oil On Canvas, 2000

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"A testament to the power of collective artistry" Our first album of the month in 2026 is THE TWELVE by female/nonbinary songwriting collective @henhoose.bsky.social – Read @rhagiwr.bsky.social's ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review

Hen Hoose Collective album review: The Twelve - The Skinny

Hen Hoose’s The Twelve redefines collaborative music-making with bold, genre-bending explorations and eclectic playfulness.

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“In A Haze” is on BBC Radio 3 Unwind’s The Sleep Forecast music mix!! For everyone who can’t sleep, which is everyone, because I know you’re all insomniacs. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #musicsky #bbcintroducing #bbcradio3

The Sleeping Forecast - Sleepier shores await - BBC Sounds

Drift away to calming rest with this relaxing mix.

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My new album, “ICHI”, is out on the 28th of February, 2026. I can’t wait to finally share this with everyone. Pre-save now from link in bio!

“In A Haze” out now on Bandcamp, Spotify, and all other streaming platforms! #NewMusic #MusicSky open.spotify.com/album/3rpUKc...

In A Haze

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It’s “In A Haze” release week! Coming out this Thursday. Pre-save now at link below: #musicsky #newmusic linkco.re/z6dVUnPQ

In A Haze by Ryoka Hagiwara

Single • 2025 • 1 Song • 5 mins

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In A Haze by Ryoka Hagiwara

Single • 2025 • 1 Song • 5 mins

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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara@rhagiwr.bsky.social · 9mo ago

“In A Haze” is out 19th December!! This is the start of a series of solo piano pieces I’ve been working on for a while now. I can’t wait to finally share them with you. Supported by @creativescots.bsky.social #newmusic #musicsky

“In A Haze” is out 19th December!! This is the start of a series of solo piano pieces I’ve been working on for a while now. I can’t wait to finally share them with you. Supported by @creativescots.bsky.social #newmusic #musicsky

New things coming soon…! While you’re here, why not subscribe to my mailing list? I won’t send spam, I promise. www.ryokahagiwara.com/news

A feature I’ve written about a very important topic and good cause, and one that I’m actually quite proud of!

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"We’re not anti-classical or anti- any kind of music, but we’re anti-ableism, and anti-not listening to people." @rhagiwr.bsky.social catches up with Atzi Muramatsu of Sonic Bothy, a Glasgow-based charity with the goal of making music more inclusive

"We’re not anti-classical or anti- any kind of music, but we’re anti-ableism, and anti-not listening to people." @rhagiwr.bsky.social catches up with Atzi Muramatsu of Sonic Bothy, a Glasgow-based charity with the goal of making music more inclusive

Atzi Muramatsu on Sonic Bothy - The Skinny

We catch up with Atzi Muramatsu, creative director of Sonic Bothy, a Glasgow-based charity with the goal of making music more inclusive.

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"You're guided on a sonic journey, invited to bask in the sounds of nature" Ric Herrington's Audiatic Orchestra newest release PROCESSION: The Environmental Symphony, is out now – Read @rhagiwr.bsky.social's ★★★★ review

Ric Herrington’s Audiatic Orchestra - PROCESSION: The Environmental Symphony review - The Skinny

On PROCESSION: The Environmental Symphony, Ric Herrington’s Audiatic Orchestra create a lively and charming tapestry of natural sounds.

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"Gray has the rare ability to radiate pure fun and exhilarating energy, a charisma that feels effortless" ★★★★ gig review: ROSE GRAY at King Tut's, Glasgow – article by @rhagiwr.bsky.social

Rose Gray live review: King Tut's, Glasgow, 9 Oct - The Skinny

Rose Gray ignites the King Tut's crowd with a euphoric night of pure feel-good, dance-pop energy.

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Dr Karen Heath at the University of Melbourne is seeking musicians and music educators for a new study. Full details below, and the survey is available to complete here: q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...

"Cosy autumnal listening" Album review: DODIE – NOT FOR LACK OF TRYING, out tomorrow www.theskinny.co.uk/music/review... [Article by @rhagiwr.bsky.social]

dodie - Not For Lack of Trying album review: The Skinny

On her latest album, dodie offers a cosy, well-crafted record that occasionally retreads the same paths.

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"Dean encapsulates love as a multifaceted emotion, singing with passion, warmth, sincerity and intimacy" THE ART OF LOVING, the new album by Olivia Dean, is out Friday – read our ★★★★ review www.theskinny.co.uk/music/review... [Review: @rhagiwr.bsky.social]

Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving album review: The Skinny

On second album The Art of Loving, Olivia Dean transforms balances playful charm with raw emotion.

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New researcher page! Feel like a proper PhD student now hehe www.sfb1671.uni-heidelberg.de/de/ueber-uns...

Album has been fully recorded!

Went to London. Walked right into a crowd because of Rachel Zegler’s balcony stuff. Great, I’m tired already.

Nigerian composer Ayo Bankole explores African Pianism beautifully in ‘Egun Variations’ based on an Egun theme of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. 🎥Video courtesy of Onassis Stegi, Athens, part of my African Pianism recital programme.

I fully understand that different languages have different words for things, but hear me out. There’s a street in my neighbourhood called Fahrtgasse…