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An introduction to... Crossover Jazz
Jazz that doesn't stay in its lane — an introduction to the Crossover Jazz shelf at 12 Bar.
An Introduction to Electronic Music
From bleep techno to headphone composition — an introduction to the electronic shelf at 12 Bar.
An introduction to... Ambient
Music built for space, patience and the sound of a room breathing — an introduction to ambient at 12 Bar.
An introduction to... Erased Tapes
Discover five essential artists who define Erased Tapes, from Nils Frahm and Ólafur Arnalds to Kiasmos and Rival Consoles. Our guide explores modern classical and ambient music's most distinctive independent...
An introduction to... Brownswood Recordings
Discover five essential artists who define Brownswood Recordings, from Kokoroko and Nubya Garcia to Ezra Collective and Yussef Dayes. Our guide explores Gilles Peterson's label for London's new jazz generation.
An introduction to... Warp Records
Discover five essential artists who define Warp Records, from Aphex Twin and Boards of Canada to Autechre and Nala Sinephro. Our guide explores one of electronic music's most fearless independent...
An introduction to... Gondwana Records
Discover five essential artists who define Gondwana Records, from Matthew Halsall and Mammal Hands to Portico Quartet and Hania Rani. Our guide explores one of the world's most influential contemporary...
7 Underrated Reasons to Revisit Jeff Parker’s The New Breed (IA11 Edition)
Some albums don’t just sound good – they change how you hear music altogether. Jeff Parker’s The New Breed is one of those records: a modern classic that’s been quietly shaping...