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Lost in the rhythm
by
Hance Marchal
Recent release
Luna OSCura
by
Hance Marchal
Luna Oscura is the lead single from Black Relic, the upcoming EDM album by Hance Marchal. Dark, sensual, and cinematic, the project blends atmospheric depth with powerful, catchy beats. Marking a bold evolution from ambient soundscapes into a more intense EDM/techno direction, Hance delivers a darker, high-energy sonic experience. Based in Amsterdam and working with X DOT 25 Music, he is currently producing his second album. The single is now streaming worldwide via The Orchard.
Upcoming Full album release
black leric
by
hence marchal
AXIOM OF CHOICE
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Valeh
Video of the opening track of the album
Beyond Denial
circa 1995
SpotLight Album of the Month
The Legendary Original World Music breakthrough Album
CIrca 1994
BEYOND DENIAL
فرای انکار
by
Axiom of Choice
Axiom of Choice is formed by Persian émigrés including Mamak Khadem, Pejman Hadadi, and Ramin Torkian, alongside American collaborators, this project blends Middle Eastern traditions with progressive Western influences. Their sound features soaring Persian vocals, intricate percussion, nylon string guitar, and Persian tar, enriched by a unique quarter-tone guitar. Rooted in the Radif, the music honors tradition while expanding beyond its boundaries.
Following their acclaimed album Awakening, Ashavahishta returns with The Ring (Oct 31, 2025). Blending the poetry of Rumi with trance-ambient soundscapes, the album weaves rich vocals into immersive, atmospheric compositions. Featuring four vocalists and layered with global rhythms and refined production, The Ring delivers a dark, textured, and deeply captivating sonic journey.
Review of “The Ring” by Angel Romero - World Music Central
December 12, 2025
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Full Moon
BY
L. Shankar
Full Moon by L. Shankar blends Carnatic and Hindustani traditions with a global musical sensibility. A pioneer of the 10-string double violin, Shankar delivers soulful, timeless compositions shaped by expressive improvisation and rich interplay between voice, violin, and tabla. Featuring tabla virtuoso Abhijit Banerjee, the album unfolds as an intimate yet expansive sonic experience.
RECENTLY RELEASED
Over the Stars
BY
L. SHANKAR
Over The Stars reunites L. Shankar and Vikku Vinayakram of the pioneering Shakti, alongside V. Selvaganesh and S. Swaminathan. The album rekindles Shakti’s iconic sound, with Shankar’s soaring vocals and violin at the forefront and Vikku’s masterful ghatam driving the rhythmic core. Layered with dynamic, high-energy percussion, the recording showcases powerful interplay and virtuosic musicianship throughout.
Ultimate Reality Towards Divinity
by
Arash Adelpour
Ultimate Reality Towards Divinity by Arash Adelpour unfolds as a spiritual journey from consciousness to transcendence. Rooted in Persian folk traditions yet wholly original, the album blends acoustic instrumentation with modern elements to create an organic, immersive sound. Guided by Adelpour’s meditative practice and guitar work, the music delivers a deeply introspective and mystical listening experience.
Bandidos De Amor
by
Yussi & Django
Yussi & Django are a dynamic guitar duo blending Spanish and Middle Eastern melodies with driving Latin rhythms. Rooted in gypsy, flamenco, and jazz traditions, their instrumental sound is fueled by fiery improvisation and a distinctive global guitar style. Enhanced by the percussion of Pejman Hadadi, the music delivers a soulful, high-energy performance rich in precision and world fusion character.
new release
Falling in Light
by
Bindi Society
Falling in Light by Bindi Society blends global influences into a rich, immersive soundscape. Featuring groove harp, vocals, chants, and layered instrumentation—including flute, santur, harmonium, and world percussion—the album evokes a deeply atmospheric and transcendent experience. Led by Barbara Imhoff, Cait McWhir, and Tina Blaine, the project reflects a powerful convergence of artistic voices.
recently Released
Fasl-e Entezar
by
Parisa Vaaleh
Parisa Vaaleh is a captivating vocalist rooted in the tradition of classical Persian singing. Her unique style blends the rich heritage of Persian music with Western contemporary classical elements, creating a deeply expressive and mystical sound. A powerful performer, she bridges Eastern and Western traditions to deliver a timeless, transcendent musical experience.
recently Released
Unforgotten sketches
by
Alan Kushan
Alan Kushan is a leading santoor player known for mastering Persian classical tradition while pushing into bold, avant-garde territory. His work balances precision and innovation, honoring heritage while redefining its boundaries. Also an instrument builder, Kushan brings a deeply personal voice shaped by Iranian roots and global influences—expanding the expressive range of the santoor.
Awakening
by
Ashavahishta
Ashavahishta presents Awakening, a 12-track album inspired by the poetry of Rumi, set within a rich trance-ambient soundscape. Featuring four vocalists and layered with global rhythms and contemporary production, the album delivers lush, dark, and deeply textured compositions. A defining release for X DOT 25 Music, Awakening reflects both innovation and a distinctive genre-blending sound.
Longing
By
Habib Khan - Swapan Chaudhuri - Danny Gottlieb
Matthew Montfort - George Brooks
Ira Stein - Alan Kushan - Hans Christian
John Waller - Mary Ellen Donald
Habib Khan is a leading sitar player rooted in the classical Indian tradition and known for his progressive artistic voice. Trained from an early age under his father, Ustad Hameed Jaffar Khan, he carries forward the renowned Jaffar Khan lineage. Blending vocal expressiveness with instrumental nuance, his music fuses classical discipline with innovation—bridging heritage and contemporary world music.
Eastern Constellation by Emad Bonakdar blends jazz, flamenco, Indian, and Persian traditions into a cross-cultural musical journey. Featuring Persian percussion, flamenco guitar, Arabic rhythms, and vocals in Dastgah-e Homayoun, the album weaves Eastern soundscapes with Western harmonies. Rooted in Bonakdar’s evolution from jazz and pop to flamenco, the music reflects a deeply expressive and globally inspired artistic voice.
East to East
by
Alan Kushan
&
Abhijit Banerjee
The Child Within
by
Aldoush
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Amoon az Daste Eshgh
Zolaikha, Pt. II
Shahzadeh Eshgh
Norooz
Aldoush crafts a distinctive sound rooted in ancient Iranian folk traditions, blended with Western harmonies. Their debut The Child Within features Persian lyrics by Koorosh Angali set within rich, cross-cultural arrangements. With This Life, they expand into English lyrics and a folk-rock direction while preserving their atmospheric, world-infused identity.
In 2022, Hance Marchal signed with X DOT 25 Music and completed production of his debut album, Ancient Voices, bringing his musical vision to life. Ancient Voices was released worldwide on December 9, 2022, through The Orchard, a division of Sony Music Group.
Moon Dance by Kamel Alipour brings the traditional sounds of Persian classical music to life. A composer, arranger, and performer, Alipour showcases mastery on tar and setar, honoring an ancient musical tradition with depth and authenticity. Blending technical precision with emotional and spiritual expression, the album offers a refined and deeply resonant listening experience.
The Salamat Ali Khan Family carries a 500-year legacy rooted in the Shamcharasi Gharana, tracing back to court musicians of Akbar the Great. Led by the legendary Ustad Salamat Ali Khan with his sons Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan and Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan, their music spans devotional, romantic, and expressive ragas. Voices of Spheres, produced with Richard Michos for X DOT 25 Music, blends this classical heritage with an ambient sonic approach.
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