Blog & Features
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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...
Jazz for the Headphones Generation: Why GoGo Penguin’s New Album Deserves Your Full Attention
This Isn’t Jazz as You Know It – It’s a Full-Body Listening Experience We’ve had a sneak preview of GoGo Penguin’s upcoming album Necessary Fictions, and honestly? We haven’t stopped...
Zamrock Reimagined: WITCH’s SOGOLO and the Future of Psychedelic Rock
A Legacy Rekindled In the ever-crowded landscape of new releases and nostalgic reissues, few bands straddle past and future quite like WITCH. Once dubbed the “Zambian Beatles,” they were pioneers...
First Listen: 5 Things We Loved (and One Thing That Surprised Us) About Pulp’s More
After more than two decades, Pulp are back with More – a record that’s sharp, strange, and beautifully sincere. Here’s what we’re loving about it so far. It’s been 24...
How to Look After Your Vinyl Records: A Beginner-Friendly Guide
So, you’ve started (or reignited) a love for vinyl – welcome. There’s something about the sound, the sleeves, and the ritual of dropping the needle that just feels… right. But...