Modern Composition

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra's Game ON! Plugs Into Symphonic Video Game Soundtrack Glory

PUBLISHED Apr 26, 2024

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra will plug into the passion and excitement of video games next month with Game ON!, a celebration of iconic...

d'Eon Cleverly Channels Bygone Eras on "Figurine"

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PUBLISHED Apr 23, 2024

d'Eon conjured remarkable feeling through arrangements of digital chamber instruments on 2021's 'Rhododendron' (an album we hope you didn't ...

The Smile's Tom Skinner Announces Double Album 'Voices of Bishara Live at "mu"'

PUBLISHED Apr 17, 2024

Tom Skinner — a founding member of both jazz band Sons of Kemet and the Smile with Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood — has...

Luka Kuplowsky Announces New Double Album 'How Can I Possibly Sleep When There Is Music,' Shares Title Track

PUBLISHED Apr 3, 2024

Toronto's Luka Kuplowsky has announced a new double album with the Ryōkan Band and shared its title track. Following 2020's 'Stardust' (and...

Hans Zimmer Maps Out North American Tour

PUBLISHED Mar 14, 2024

For the first time since 2017, Hans Zimmer is heading out on a North American tour. Having scored his latest blockbuster film with 'Dune:...

John Carpenter Returns with New Album 'Lost Themes IV: Noir'

PUBLISHED Mar 6, 2024

John Carpenter has detailed a new instalment in his 'Lost Themes' release series. The film director and composer will share 'Lost Themes IV...

Kelly Moran Makes 'Moves In the Field' on New Album

PUBLISHED Feb 22, 2024

Kelly Moran has detailed a new album. The New York-based composer and producer will share 'Moves In the Field' on March 29 via...

Toronto's Royal Conservatory of Music Details 21C Music Festival's 2024 Edition

PUBLISHED Jan 12, 2024

The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) has announced that the 21C Music Festival will return to Toronto's Koerner Hall this winter for its 1...