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New York Tendaberry
Members January 26, 2026 in Soul

New York Tendaberry

In 1969, Laura Nyro released New York Tendaberry. A record that folded soul, gospel, jazz and confession into something quietly radical.

Black Woman
Members January 25, 2026 in Free Jazz

Black Woman

In 1969, Sonny Sharrock released Black Woman. A record that stripped jazz guitar of elegance and permanently altered its trajectory

Peel
Members January 23, 2026 in Ambient

Peel

In 2020, KMRU released Peel. A beautiful, minimal record that strips sound back to atmosphere.

Grande Liquidação
Members January 22, 2026 in Tropicália

Grande Liquidação

In 1968, Tom Zé released 'Grande Liquidação.' A Brazilian pop record, released under military rule, that exposed how culture, language and belief could be packaged and controlled.

Cryptograms
Members January 21, 2026 in Shoegaze

Cryptograms

In 2007, Deerhunter released 'Cryptograms.' A landmark shoegaze record that seems to dissolve as you listen.

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