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10 Essential Psychedelic Folk Albums
10 albums that acid-fried the folk tradition.
Deconstruction of Depravity: An interview with Lingua Ignota
Kristin Hayter discusses catharsis, trauma and questioning her own creations.
A Beginner’s Guide to the epic music of King Crimson
A roadmap to the legendary UK prog-rock band's music
Nirvana’s Bleach is still as potent after 30 years
The iconic grunge tome turns 30 this year.
10 Essential “Lost” Albums
10 albums that were never supposed to be released...until they were.
Sigur Rós’ Ágætis byrjun didn’t change music forever, but it was a new beginning
Twenty years ago, the band reinvented themselves and delivered a masterpiece.
A Beginner’s Guide to the music of Joni Mitchell
An first timer's entryway into the music of the Canadian singer/songwriter.
Greatest Hits: Tool
As we watch for the band's long-awaited next album, we assemble six sides of singles.
Carrying the Torch: An interview with Spirit Adrift
A chat with the Phoenix metal band about confronting personal and widespread darkness.
Beyond the Immediate: An interview with Drahla
A chat with the UK-based post-punk trio about their search for boundless creative expression.
A Beginner’s Guide to the interstellar music of Sun Ra
Ahead of his 105th birthday, a starter's kit of the jazz icon's best offerings.
The 90-Minute Guide: Nineteen of the best Roots Manuva songs
We assemble a mixtape's worth of the best songs in the UK rapper's catalog.
Navigating Space: A conversation with Big|Brave
The Montreal band discusses their new album, the challenges of minimalism and why loud music feels good.
Chavez delivered an unintentional swan song in the mighty Ride the Fader
The New York band went out on a high, even though it was unappreciated in its time.
Marathon Men: An interview with Pile
We chat with Rick Maguire about the band's new album, panic attacks and marathon endurance.
‘Industrial Accident’ reveals the fearlessness and folly of Wax Trax! Records
The new documentary on the label shows how it was a model for groundbreaking art, if not business.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ Let Love In is a nimble balance between menace and elegance
An album about the love's darkest moments turns 25.
Photos: Turnstile and Turnover Live
Turnover joined hardcore band Turnstile on stage at the Observatory in San Diego on April 10, 2019. (All photos: Chad Kelco)
10 Essential Staten Island Albums
Our final installment in the 5 Boroughs Essentials series.