Explore the Sound of Hard Bop in 10 Essential Albums
From Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins to Art Blakey and Horace Silver, explore the genre’s golden age and enduring influence on modern jazz.
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The Archivists of Anarchy: Essential Punk Reissue Labels
Original punk records can be hard to find — but a growing network of labels is making sure the music stays in circulation.
The Best Acid Jazz Albums to Add to Your Shelf
Blending jazz chops with funk grooves, hip-hop rhythms, and soul swagger, acid jazz soundtracked clubs and cafes from London to New York.
Must-Have NYHC Records From the 1980s
Following on the heels of the city’s punk rock star, a faster, straight-forward alternative arose in the form of these DIY pioneers.
Inside ’s Underground Jazz Movement of the ’60s and ’70s
In ’60s and ’70s , a wave of boundary-pushing jazz artists redefined the genre — crafting some of the era’s most adventurous sounds, now ripe for rediscovery.
The History of The Motorik Beat in 10 Records
Explore how this hypnotic rhythm shaped krautrock, post-punk, and electronic music across decades.
10 NWOBHM Albums That Belong in Every Collection
From Iron Maiden’s explosive debut to Venom’s speed assault, these ten records capture the raw power, innovation, and legacy of a genre that reshaped heavy music.
10 Essential Sci-Fi Scores and Soundtracks Everyone Should Own
For anyone looking to explore the outer reaches of soundtracks and scores, this list includes essential music from Alien, Blade Runner, Star Wars, and more.
The Essential Records That Defined 4AD’s First Decade
A look back at the first decade of 4AD, where groundbreaking sounds and iconic artwork redefined the boundaries of alternative music.
Essential African Albums That Redefined the Electric Guitar
Discover how African musicians revolutionized the electric guitar, from Franco Luambo’s Congolese soukous to Ali Farka Touré’s desert blues.