Ólafur Arnalds and the late Irish artist Eoin French, known as Talos, release A Dawning today. When we feel as though we might drown under the waves of our grief, there is music. This album becomes a raft to keep us afloat in those dark, seemingly fathomless waters, guiding us towards a glimmer of light on the horizon.

Our editors select ten iconic movie soundtracks from the 2010s, featuring some of the world’s greatest film composers, including John Williams, Michael Nyman, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Max Richter, Hans Zimmer, Steven Price—and Daft Punk!

Icelandic composer Gabríel Ólafs has announced Polar: Dusk, the next installment in his evolving audio-visual Polar universe. Set for digital release on 22 August, the eight-track album expands on the world introduced in his recent sixth studio release, Polar - a strikingly atmospheric project inspired by an imagined frozen planet of mountain ranges, tundra and the remains of a mysterious lost civilisation.

Renowned composer and pianist Akira Kosemura has released his new album Mirai, out now via Decca Records. Marking a new chapter in his career, Mirai is Kosemura’s first-ever vocal project, featuring collaborations with a host of artists including Devendra Banhart, Benjamin Gustafsson, Baths, and Mr Hudson.