Born into a family steeped in music, Oster's journey from Belgium to the heart of the European music scene is one for the books. With six siblings exposing him to a diverse range of sounds, Oster found his calling in music production, quickly making a name for himself across the continent, particularly in Germany and the Balkans, where his collaboration with Dhurata Dora garnered significant...

Micah Rose-Trespeuch’s new album, "Coughing Up Blood," feels less like a listening experience and more like witnessing an urgent, almost involuntary act of transmutation. Rose-Trespeuch (piano, vocals), with Julien Baraness masterfully texturing the soundscapes and Gaetan Allard providing the often-fractured, sometimes thunderous pulse on drums, has crafted something akin to a diary written in volatile ink. One moment, you're amidst Chopin-esque piano runs that...