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Upcoming Release
June 13, 2025
Tribe After Tribe
by
R a v e n
Reven is a Multi Instrumentalist, Song Writer, Producer and performs on native American flutes, hand crafted by Nev Autrey. Raven’s music creates a beautiful dialogue fusion of Flute and Soaring Guitar patterns. Simply Majestic!
Here is the track '“Tribe After Tribe” from “Tribe After Tribe”.
Upcoming release
JUNE 6, 2025
Falling in Light
by
Bindi Society
Falling in Light by Bindi Society is an exotic fusion of global influences featuring classically-tinged groove harp, entrancing vocals, chants & prayers, world percussion, flute, santur & harmonium, this intriguing album highlights the musical talents of Barbara Imhoff (Beasts of Paradise), Cait McWhir (Haunted by Waters, Samsara’s Edge) and Tina 'bean' Blaine (Haunted by Waters, D’Cuckoo).
Upcoming Release
Lost in the rhythm
by
Hance Marchal
Hance Marchal was born and raised in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Music has always been his passion since he started playing the Panflute at age 7. He started producing his own music four years ago and calls his musical style "Electro Ambient" where he loves the fusion of mystic sounds into electro ambient soundscapes.
Upcoming release
The ring
by
Ashavahishta
The World Trance Group Ashavahishta's release The Ring contains 10 songs which melt the words and wisdom of Rumi into a tapestry of vocals in a trance-ambient environment. This work includes soaring and sonorous vocals (two females and two males) and master musicianship; mesmerizing, lush, dense, textural, dark, mysterious soundscapes with global rhythms and contemporary sounds that constitutes a compelling and groundbreaking release!
Here is the track '“Shams O Ghamar” from “The Ring”.
Just Released
Samsara’s edge
Self-titled Album
Inner and outer worlds collide in this debut album from Samsara’s Edge, a collaboration between multi-instrumentalist David Hannibal & Irish vocalist Cait McWhir, co-founders of the legendary Bay Area band Haunted by Waters.
Electronic, downtempo and worldbeat influences permeate this multi-textured and eclectic collection of tracks. Entrancing globally- flavored vocals weave their way around psychedelically-edgy guitar, layered rhythms and mesmerizing synthscapes, creating a potent brew of beauty and depth. Guest artist and Oakland poet, the late Juan Domingo, rounds it all out with two spoken word pieces.
Samsara’s Edge has created a unique album with an intriguing sound and collection of tracks.
Samsara is the continuous cycle of life, death and rebirth where beings are repeatedly born, live and die, driven by their actions and desires. It is considered a state of suffering that individuals aim to escape to reach enlightenment or nirvana.
“Like the Dust”
by The Legendary Bay Area Band
“Haunted By Waters”
Here is the track '“Winds of Love” from “Like the Dust”.
Just Released
Unforgotten Sketches
by
Alan Kushan
Just Released
Gate crashing
by
Alan Kushan
New Video Release
“A Shade in the Field”
From the Album “Roots”
by
”Banafsh”
Created by Babafsh, Inspired by the timeless wisdom of Rumi, A Shade in the Field is a poetic and musical journey through a utopian vision of existence. The song begins with an intimate portrayal of a serene grassland, where flowers find refuge, and expands into a cosmic dreamscape where the alignment of Saturn and Venus no longer casts its shadow of anhedonia—a loss of joy. Rumi’s verses, written over 800 years ago, eerily foreshadow the modern understanding of celestial influences on the human psyche, and Payman Abdali’s lyrical and musical interpretation breathes new life into this profound insight.
The composition weaves together themes of love, healing, and transcendence, inviting listeners to a metaphorical "shade in the field"—a sanctuary where pain is healed, secrets are unveiled, and love is eternally sealed. With its hauntingly beautiful melody and evocative lyrics, A Shade in the Field is a tribute to Rumi’s enduring legacy and a timeless meditation on the pursuit of joy and connection in an ever-changing universe.
Lyrics & Composition: Payman Abdali
Inspired by Molana Jalaledin Balkhi - Rumi’s poem: چمنی که جمله گلها به پناه او گریزد
New Artist Signed
Parastoo Fazelzad
San Francisco Bay Area
Parastoo Fazelzad is our new vocalist. For the last several years she has been working with our seasoned artists at X DOT 25 Music. Her upcoming album is called “Snowy Afternoon” with the first song “Khoshbakht” written by Payman Abdali (aka BANAFSH) currently in production. Two of our top Producers; Arash Adelpour (Ashavahishta) and Payman Abdali (BANAFSH) , are co-producing this epic song and the full album, which is currently in production.
We welcome her to the family of X DOT 25 Music artists.
SpotLight Albums of the Month
“Beyond Denial”
by
“Axiom of Choice”
Axiom of Choice - Persian Émigré Artists rooted in Radif Tradition, risk going beyond the familiar to create new haunting melodies of the desert storm within.
Here is the track '“Valeh” from “Beyond Denial”.
The World Trance Group Ashavahishta's album Awakening was released with 12 songs covering words and wisdom of Rumi in a trance-ambient environment. This work includes soaring and sonorous vocals (two females and two males) and master musicianship, mesmerizing, lush, dense, textural, dark, mysterious soundscapes with global rhythms, contemporary sounds, that constitutes a groundbreaker compelling new release, combined with innovation and genre creation (X DOT 25 Music’s signature).
Longing
By
Habib Khan - Swapan Chaudhuri - Danny Gottlieb
Matthew Montfort - George Brooks
Ira Stein - Alan Kushan - Hans Christian
John Waller - Mary Ellen Donald
East to East
by
Alan Kushan
&
Abhijit Banerjee
Yar Simtan
The long awaited “Yar Simtan” single, Produced by Simon Phillips released worldwide.
The Child Within
by
”Aldoush”
Winner of Wammies Award
(Best World Music Album of the Year)
Bandidos De Amor
by
Yussi & Django
AZIZAM
by
Ahmadreza Nabizadeh
Inclused the hit song “Azizam”
Everybody knows
by
Banafsh
Recent releases
In 2022 Hance signed with X DOT 25 Music. The production of his debut album Ancient Voices completed in 2022 which brought his musical visions into life. Ancient Voices released on December 9, 2022, worldwide through The Orchard/Sony Music Group.
Hance Marchal was born and raised in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Music has always been his passion since he started playing the Panflute at age 7. He started producing his own music four years ago and calls his musical style "Electro Ambient" where he loves the fusion of mystic sounds into electro ambient soundscapes.
L. Shankar’s Full Moon presents a masterful convergence of India’s rich musical traditions, with an effortless blending of elements from the southern Carnatic, northern Hindustani and world music systems. Known for his groundbreaking work with his vocals and the 10-string double violin, Shankar delivers deeply soulful melodies in an atmosphere that evokes timelessness. His intricate, celestial compositions are marked by extraordinary improvisations and a seamless interplay between his voice, violin, and the tabla to create a soundscape that is both intimate and expansive.
Accompanied by the virtuoso Abhijit Banerjee on tabla—one of India’s foremost percussionists.
‘Over The Stars’ features two original members of the pioneering world music band Shakti: L. Shankar and Vikku Vinayakram, along with V. Selvaganesh (current member of Shakti) and his son S. Swaminathan.
The combination of Shankar and Vikku brings back the unmistakable original sound of Shakti with Shankar’s legendary, mesmerizing vocals and violin melodies dominating the auditory experience, while Vikku Vinayakram’s incredible command over the ghatam shines through the whole album. The album also highlights the explosive and pulsating percussion solos of Vikku Vinayakram, V. Selvaganesh and S. Swaminathan, showcasing their virtuosity.
Legend of Azhidahak by Yussi & Django. To mark the 25th year Anniversary release of the debut album by Yussi & Django, X DOT 25 Music is releasing “Legend of Azhidahak” by Yussi & Django. This EP, includes songs which were performed and recorded, featuring Pejman Hadadi, the Persian Master Percussionist (Tombak and Daf).
The over 20 minutes EP, audibly depicts one of the most well known stories in Persian Mythology from “Shahnameh” (Book of Kings) written by a famous Persian Epic Poet of the 10th century, Ferdowsi. It is the story of the Serpent King Zahhak (or Azhidahak). X DOT 25 Music is working on an animation project bringing this Epic story to life. Stay tuned.
Leonard Cohen Song Remake
Everybody knows that the dice are loaded
Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed
Everybody knows the war is over
Everybody knows the good guys lost
Everybody knows the fight was fixed
The poor stay poor, the rich get rich
That's how it goes …..Everybody knows
Everybody knows that the boat is leaking
Everybody knows that the captain lied
Everybody got this broken feeling
Like their father or their dog just died
Everybody talking to their pockets
Everybody wants a box of chocolates
And a long-stem rose
Everybody knows
“Ultimate Reality Towards Divinity” by “Arash Adelpour” (Ashavahishta) is a story, a path, a step by step self-experience of a being from initial consciousness towards divinity. The genre therefore can be called “Mystical.” Persian Folk music and its rich traditions have influenced some of the melodies but the music itself is original. The band is an acoustic band using folk instruments as well as modern instruments to create a sound that is divinely unique. Arash Adelpour plays the guitar in the band and it is inspired by his experiences around meditation.
“Audible Visions” by “Payman Abdali”. Payman has been fascinated by the give and take between different types of arts. Music for him is not only what you hear but what pictures it creates in your mind. There are many genres of music that do not dictate what you feel or understand from music, they just flow inside your mind and create colors, shaped and shapeless visions. There are visions with sound, thus "Audible Visions".
Featured Videos
On YouTube Channel by The Orchard/Sony Music Group
Haunted By Waters
“Haunted by Waters” are currently in the studios working on their second album release. This full album includes all new songs with “Haunted by Waters” at their best. Upcoming release Summer 2025. Stay Tuned.
Hance Marchal
Hance Marchal is currently in the studios in Amsterdam working on his second album release on X DOT 25 Music. Several songs of the album are already written, and the production is currently in high swing. The album Lost in the Rhythm will be released Fall of 2025.
Raven
The album Tribe After Tribe by Raven is all ready for release. It will be available worldwide on all Streaming Media Platforms on June 13, 2025. Distributed by The Orchard/Sony Music Group.
L. Shankar
L. Shankar is currently working on his new World Ambient album; Ocean of Truth, which completes the L. Shankar’s three album Trilogy. The spacing and atmosphere of this album is in the similar sound of the Passion album by Peter Gabriel. Jeff Gross our Mixing and Mastering engineer is working with L. Shankar on this album. Due to release in Fall of 2025.
Full Moon by L. Shankar hits the Charts:
Full Moon Reviews:
Angel Romero from World Music Central wrote a comprehensive article on L. Shankar and his latest release Full Moon in April 29, 2025.
Full Moon highlights the otherworldly and profoundly mesmerizing sounds of his signature 10-string double violin along with emotive vocals, crafting a deeply immersive listening experience. - Angel Romero, World Music Central
You can read this article here.
In another news about L. Shankar, Michael Limnios from Music Network wrote a great review of L. Shankar:
You can read the article here.
Yussi
Yussi is currently working on an all acoustic album to be release in Summer of 2025.
Aldoush
Aldoush is currently working on the sequel to his Award Wining album “The Child Within”. He started working on this album several years after the release of the first one and now he has collected the unreleased materials from the same era related to that project and in currently in the studios laying down tracks for the new release. Expected to be released in Q2 2025. Please stay tuned.
The album Desire to Fly by Aldoush will be released in September 2025.
The album Wolves Are Crying by Aldoush and Davood Ajir will be released in October 2025.
Ashavahishta
Ashavahishta is currently in the studios and are working on their third album; The Sword. This album includes all English songs and includes a cover song, “Black Magic” by “Salyer”. It also includes the classic piece “O Fortuna” from “Carmina Burana” by “Carl Orff”.
Yar Simtan
The long awaited “Yar Simtan” single, Produced by Simon Phillips (Wiki) was released worldwide.
