10 Essential New Wave Records
In the 1970s and ’80s New Wave practitioners brought new sounds and influences to the mainstream, changing music forever.
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How Record Stores Build Community
For the owners of Prospector Records, a new generation of vinyl collectors demonstrated an opportunity to highlight the social aspect of neighborhood record stores.
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.
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.
15 Essential Post-Punk Albums
From the angular attack of Gang of Four to the gloomy sounds of The Cure, explore essential post-punk albums from the ’70s and ’80s.
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.