Raised in the 60s by free-spirited artists living like gypsies in picturesque locations like Cheyene Walk, Chelsea or Cornwall, Klay D-C (AKA Klay Dumas-Copas) is a master of creating musical tapestries that are full of flavor and life. His latest solo release, Ritmo, is a magical musical journey that combines technical prowess with an ear for colorful melodies.

A natural story-teller, the first track, “Mungabunga,” introduces us to a soft acoustic piano before blossoming into a wiggy, upbeat number garnished with salsa rhythms. The totally unexpected arrangement dances between the acoustic piano and electric instruments (guitar and bass) in a melodic tease that excites and intoxicates.

Everyone’s Talking is a piano-rock band consisting of Dani Rosenoer (piano/vocals) and Evan Kuhn (guitars/vocals). The band just released their latest album ‘Dragonflies’ produced by David Bottrill (Muse, Tool, Silverchair) ‘Dragonflies’ is for sale on the band’s website on a pay what you want basis at www.everyonestalking.net/.

Imagine Joe Hisaishi’s piano combined with Sigur Rós’s crescendo and the images by Hayao Miyazaki running in the background. This is “She Goes To France…” by japanese solo project American Green, in exclusive for Bad Panda.

American Green – She Goes to France… [mp3] [ogg]

Ludovico Einaudi blends evocative piano minimalism with almost impressionist touches of ambient electronica, strings, and percussion. His new record, Nightbook, is as definitive a collection as you can expect from a music that is essentially indefinable but if you’re a fan of film, television, or even basketball, you’ve probably already heard his music.

Einaudi might be the most popular musician you’ve never heard of. But if you’re a fan of film, television, or even basketball, you’ve probably heard his music. The NBA, the British TV series Doctor Zhivago, and films like This Is England have all used Einaudi’s lyrical, atmospheric works. In an age when we resort to terms like “post-rock” and “post-classical” to describe some of today’s most interesting musicians, Einaudi is post-everything.