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Black Origami
Members March 9, 2026 in Footwork

Black Origami

In 2017, Jlin released Black Origami. The record that took footwork (Chicago's 160bpm battle-dance music) somewhere nobody had before.

Lala Belu
Members March 8, 2026 in Ethio-Jazz

Lala Belu

In 2018, Hailu Mergia released Lala Belu. His first new recording in over thirty years, made by a man who had spent two decades practising keyboard in the back of a taxi.

Separation Sunday
Members March 7, 2026 in Indie Rock

Separation Sunday

In 2005, The Hold Steady released Separation Sunday. The record that proved a concept album about drugs, Catholicism and Minneapolis could also be the most fun you'd have all year.

Before the World Was Big
Members March 6, 2026 in Indie Pop

Before the World Was Big

In 2015, Girlpool released Before the World Was Big. Twenty-four minutes of two voices and almost nothing else.

Last Exit
Members March 5, 2026 in Electronic

Last Exit

In 2004, Junior Boys released Last Exit. A record that landed from a bedroom in Hamilton, Ontario and quietly set a new standard for electronic pop.

Silver Apples
Members March 4, 2026 in Electronic Rock

Silver Apples

In 1968, Silver Apples released their debut. Two people, a drum kit, and a homemade machine that accidentally invented the future.