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.
Tag: Compilation
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.
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.
Essential Dub Records: 1973-1985
Dub’s studio alchemy changed music forever. Discover the roots of its genre-defying influence.
Essential Dancehall DJ Records: 1970-1987
From U-Roy and Big Youth to Yellowman and Sister Nancy, explore the records that elevated dancehall to a global movement.
Three Decades, No Skips: DJ-Kicks at 30
For 30 years, DJ-Kicks has delivered world-class DJ mixes straight to our speakers, uniting top selectors and eclectic sounds in an unmatched series.
Essential Psychedelic Soul Albums: 1969-1977
In the 1960s psychedelic music didn’t just inspire rock artists. Soul and R&B artsts like Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, and The Temptations got into the action, too.
The Essential Delta Blues Albums Everyone Should Own
Discover the must-have Delta Blues albums that shaped the genre, featuring legendary artists, raw recordings, and timeless songs that defined the blues.
The 10 Best Modern Oscar-Winning Scores
The 21st century has seen film composers continue to help drive the story, heighten the emotions, and elevate the visuals in all kinds of awards-worthy ways.