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.
Sonor Music and the Art of Resurrecting Italian Library Records
Lorenzo Fabrizi has built one of the world’s leading labels in reissuing Italian library music. Here’s how.
Vinylogue: Sara Mautone
Italian DJ and fashion photographer Sara Mautone blends slow artistry with deep vinyl knowledge, calculated digging, and most of all, patience.
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.
The Art of Grading Vinyl Records with John Manship
For over 55 years, John Manship’s clear and consistent vinyl grading practices has shaped his perspective as a legendary vinyl vendor.
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.