Lists
CDs are making a comeback, but you’ll need a good player to hear them—we’ve got some suggestions
We picked the best over-the-ear and earbud options for every budget
The key players in reviving a new generation of sounds and directions in jazz
The 20 records we can’t wait to drop the needle on this fall
With summer almost here, we assembled our guide to the best bets for outdoor listening
A look back at a forward-thinking and dystopian era for hip-hop
A look back at some of the best albums of the first half of the year
Get caught up on the under-the-radar gems of the past few months
The greatest underground sounds from a quarter-century
Remember when we heard that punk will be “good” again, whatever that means? Well, perhaps…
The records at the top of our list for the first four months of the year
A look back at the best albums this year that merged innovation with tradition
