Music

Marie Mørck swings into a jazzy wake-up joy with “Are You Havin’ Any Fun?”

Marie Mørck is here to remind us that joy is not only a momentary delight but a practice. “Are You Havin’ Any Fun?,” her new single with Snorre Kirk, Magnus Hjorth, and Lasse Mørck, is a shining explosion of swing-era sunshine beautifully coated with timeless jazz charisma.

Marie Mørck establishes the tone from the opening note, playful, cheeky, and full of heart. This is more than a cover, and it’s an unabashed celebration. Mørck’s airy voice spins easily over the lyrics, tap-dancing and playfully prodding us to relax and laugh a little more. It’s not just that she’s singing the question, “Are you havin’ any fun?” she means it. By the time the last note dissipates, you may even be recalibrating your calendar to make room for some joy.

Accompanied by drummer Snorre Kirk, pianist Magnus Hjorth, and bassist Lasse Mørck, the result is simply a joy. The trio is not just backing Mørck up but grooving with her, lending the track a ripe, organic swing nostalgic and fresh with life. An effortless chemistry between them makes the song feel like an impromptu jam among friends who know how to live.

This release is honest. It doesn’t make an effort to be cool or clever. Instead, it sends a giddy but serious message with ease and appeal: Fun is not frivolous and necessary. Yet jazz, with its spontaneity and soul, is an ideal medium for that message.

Her forthcoming album, “Are You Havin’ Any Fun?” sets a tone for what’s to follow: music that uplifts, connects, and invites listeners to take life a little less seriously. In a world that so frequently demands productivity and perfection, Mørck’s recent release provides a musical wink and a gentle nudge to stop, play, and sing along.

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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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