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From the angular attack of Gang of Four to the gloomy sounds of The Cure, explore essential post-punk…

Following on the heels of the city’s punk rock star, a faster, straight-forward alternative arose in the form…

In ’60s and ’70s , a wave of boundary-pushing jazz artists redefined the genre — crafting some of…

Explore how this hypnotic rhythm shaped krautrock, post-punk, and electronic music across decades.

From Iron Maiden’s explosive debut to Venom’s speed assault, these ten records capture the raw power, innovation, and…

From his origins with Big Black to his engineering feats for artists from Nirvana to PJ Harvey, Steve…

For anyone looking to explore the outer reaches of soundtracks and scores, this list includes essential music from…

A look back at the first decade of 4AD, where groundbreaking sounds and iconic artwork redefined the boundaries…

Discover how African musicians revolutionized the electric guitar, from Franco Luambo’s Congolese soukous to Ali Farka Touré’s desert…

Dub’s studio alchemy changed music forever. Discover the roots of its genre-defying influence.

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From U-Roy and Big Youth to Yellowman and Sister Nancy, explore the records that elevated dancehall to a…