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Members October 16, 2025 in Art Pop

In a Poem Unlimited

In 2018, U.S. Girls unleashed 'In a Poem Unlimited'. A shapeshifting protest record that disguises fury as pop.

Members October 15, 2025 in Rock

Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)

In 1969, The Kinks released 'Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)'. A bittersweet concept album about post-war Britain, fading dreams and the quiet collapse of national pride.

Members October 14, 2025 in Alternative Rock

Grace

In 1994, Jeff Buckley released 'Grace'. A fearless debut that remains one of the most hauntingly beautiful albums ever made.

Members October 13, 2025 in Ambient

For Those of You Who Have Never (and Also Those Who Have)

In 2016, Huerco S. released 'For Those of You Who Have Never (and Also Those Who Have)'. A quiet, weightless record that offers intimacy without words.

Members October 12, 2025 in Folk

Townes Van Zandt

1969 saw the release of Townes Van Zandt. A sparse, devastating collection of folk songs from one of the greatest songwriters you’ve never heard of.

Members October 11, 2025 in Minimalist

Music for 18 Musicians

In 1978, Steve Reich released 'Music for 18 Musicians'. A monumental work of minimalist composition that breathes, shimmers and moves with organic precision.