The Musician Insight

2025 is coming to an end, and this year was filled with good music, from mainstream to more niche artists.

This list is to maybe, make you discover some new artists, and to beautifully close this year, that was rich in experiences and surprises.

Thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy!

TONATIUH — Xiuhtezcatl

This opus is a true masterpiece of storytelling and hip-hop/latino music. With this body of work, Xiuhtezcatl shares the trauma, hopes and beauty of his native heritage through deep lyrics and rich instrumentals. The rapper’s delivery is one that hits you at the core, embodying the uprise of a youth, reading to battle.

Hémisphères — Guillaume Latil and Matheus Donato

If you love jazz and latin music, this album is for you. Hémisphères explores the endless sonic possibilities between cello and cavaquinho, through original compositions by Guillaume Latil and Matheus Donato. Together, they invite us into a world reinventing what instrumental music can bring to the table, and show us how two instruments from different cultural background, can create something really special.

Little Big Beat Studio (Live Session) — Avishai Cohen

Giant of the jazz scene, Avishai Cohen returned with a live recording of his last album Brightlight. With dairying arrangements and heart-warming interpretations, the legend proves once again his longevity in the industry. By staying true to his artistry while continuing to push his musical boundaries, Avishai Cohen constantly transforms his work, allowing us to see it with fresher eyes.

LUX — Rosalía

The superstar Rosalía is back with her fourth studio album, destroying any expectations the public and industry had. Plunging us into a world full of layers, transporting us into the tight links between beliefs, relationships and finding oneself again. The outstanding lyricism, vocals and orchestral arrangements are certifying Rosalía as one of the most powerful artist in the mainstream area.

Solo: Miniatures & Tales — Shai Maestro

With Solo: Miniatures and Tales, Shai Maestro guides us through a unique sonic universe. By playing with harmonies, phrasing and singing, the musician and composer follows the footsteps of repetitive music, blended with jazz. If you enjoy Metamorphosis for piano solo by Philip Glass, and the musical journey it takes you, then you’re likely to enjoy this album. Solo: Miniatures and Tales invites us through simple yet complex structures, is a masterpiece of composing, and a work to experience.

Maison — Déborah Leclercq

This second EP of the French singer/actress Déborah Leclercq is a beautiful work, exploring ambition, self-care and resilience. Entirely produced and written by her, Maison is filled with light-hearted and more in depth songs, confessing on a young woman’s dreams and ambitions in an industry that keeps betraying her. By taking a risk in working alone, Déborah Leclercq is solidifying her mark into the French game, make us want more!

Come Bach — Vincent Beer Demander

The great musician Vincent Beer Demander is returning to the scene with his latest album Come Bach. Filled with pieces from himself, Bach and film composers (arranged by Beer Demander), the musician takes us into a world of colors, sharp technique and exceptional musicality. A perfect opus for baroque music lovers!

Time Travel — Rahul Wadhwani

With this album, Rahul Wadhwani is outdoing himself, proposing an ambitious work of art. Fully composed by him, Time Travel is a stunning jazz opus: the choice of harmonies, rhythmic phrases, solos and overall arrangements are made with fine taste. The pieces can be seen as quite long compared to today’s market target, but their length is necessary to the musical discourse. So if you are used to listen to shorter tracks, give this one a try, and maybe you’ll be surprised!

Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D Major, Op.123 — Jérémie Rhorer, the Cercle de l’Harmonie and Audi Jugendchorakademie

If you love classical music, then this album if for you! The great conductor Jérémie Rhorer is coming back with its musical partners, the Orchestra Le Cercle de l’Harmonie and the choir Audi Jugendchorakademie. Here, their beautiful artistry and chemistry can be found again in Beethoven’s work. By Rhorer’s sharp conducting, the famous Missa solemnis in D Major gains a new musical interpretation. If you wish to hear Beethoven is a fresh way, then this opus is a good option for starting!