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2025 Stock. French pianist and composer Melaine Dalibert (b. 1979) presents Magic Square, an eight-track suite that synthesizes algorithmic composition with contemplative performance. A professor at Rennes Conservatory and member of Ensemble 0, Dalibert applies mathematical sequences to piano composition, creating works that challenge conventional temporal perception. Trained at the Paris Superior Conservatoire, Dalibert has established himself as an advocate for minimalist and experimental repe…

2025 Stock. Emboss Star marks the inaugural release under Kazumichi Komatsu's own name, following his prolific output as Madegg. The Kochi-born, Kyoto-based artist has distilled four years of preparation into this collection, arranging each element like pieces on a chess board - every placement strategic, every relationship considered. Komatsu's practice extends beyond traditional musical boundaries, encompassing installation works, video pieces, and live appearances across diverse contexts. Thi…

The art of listening is something not only an attentive audience will acknowledge as a high value in music. It’s also the basis of an engaging collaboration and plays a key role in every duo’s encounter. While Henning Berg and Christoph Schmiedt already stand out in operating their respective instruments, their new record also shows that they master in paying attention and responding to one another’s approach simultaneously. As a result we’re treated with a charmingly spontaneous expression of m…