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Hatful of Hollow
Members December 9, 2025 in Indie Rock

Hatful of Hollow

Released by the Smiths in 1984, 'Hatful of Hollow' is a raw, bright, unguarded record. A portrait of a band finding its voice in real time.

Dreams Less Sweet
Members December 8, 2025 in Experimental

Dreams Less Sweet

In 1983 Psychic TV released 'Dreams Less Sweet.' A strange record of whispers and ceremony.

Jane From Occupied Europe
Members November 29, 2025 in Post-Punk

Jane From Occupied Europe

In 1980, Swell Maps released 'Jane From Occupied Europe.' A scattershot, fearless post-punk document that paved the way for the DIY underground that followed.

Shoot Out the Lights
Members November 20, 2025 in Folk Rock

Shoot Out the Lights

In 1982, Richard & Linda Thompson released 'Shoot Out the Lights.' A bruised, unflinching portrait of a marriage collapsing in slow motion.

Psychocandy
Members November 11, 2025 in Shoegaze

Psychocandy

In 1985, The Jesus and Mary Chain released 'Psychocandy.' A seismic blend of melody and chaos that reshaped British indie.

90
Members November 9, 2025 in Electronic

90

In 1989, 808 State released '90'. A pulsing, neon landmark of early UK rave culture that turned acid house into widescreen art.

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