Artist Spotlight

Quatuor Esca – Fragments-1. Variations

Fragments are not just a new play, it is also a new 4-act mini-film, the first of which will be available on the various platforms on September 24. David’s fate suddenly changes. Fog, fear, memories, reflections, Minolta, and fragments of light line his path in his quest for resilience.

Founded in 2004, the dynamic string quartet is renowned for its accomplished performances and the wealth of its repertoire, which ranges from classical to popular music. Regularly called upon to participate in shows with popular artists, this union of four women is as different as they are complementary produced with equal happiness on stage or on television sets alongside renowned artists such as Jean Leloup, Ingrid St-Pierre, Diane Dufresne, Coeur de Pirate, Jean-Pierre Ferland, Half Moon Run, and Harry Manx.

They can also be heard on various albums including those of Isabelle Boulay, Diane Tell, Nicolas Pellerin, and the Grands Hurleurs, Les Soeurs Boulay, Beyries, and Pascale Picard among others. The Esca Quartet is also recognized for his many creative and unprecedented collaborations with local composers, such as François Vallières, Maxime Goulet, Antoine Gratton, Sébastien Lépine and Marc-André Landry.

Sympathetic and warm, the musicians of the formation release communicative energy which wins the public every time. Versatile, they perform with equal happiness during concerts classics, tours with renowned artists, or album recordings.

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Album Review

Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

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Artist Spotlight

LAST ALEX! balances precision and pulse on the electrifying track “Plus 1”

LAST ALEX!, a Chicago-based artist and producer, comes out with “Plus 1,” a high-energy release that combines technical prowess with an undeniable melodic instinct.

LAST ALEX! puts both craftsmanship and creativity on display here. The song’s strength lies in its balance, in detailed execution without sacrificing feeling, and in complexity without losing momentum.

LAST ALEX! doesn’t fully lean into the cold technique or loose emotion, but finds the sweet spot where skill and soul meet. This yields a polished, vibrant, and musically confident track.

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