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Out to Lunch!
Members February 27, 2026 in Avant-Garde Jazz

Out to Lunch!

In 1964, Eric Dolphy released Out to Lunch! A precise fracture in the language of modern jazz.

In C
Members February 26, 2026 in Minimalism

In C

In 1964, Terry Riley released In C. A blueprint for minimalism in modern music.

Point of Departure
Members February 25, 2026 in Jazz

Point of Departure

In 1964, Andrew Hill released Point of Departure. A Blue Note record that redrew the boundaries of post-bop.

The Notorious Byrd Brothers
Members February 24, 2026 in Psychedelic Rock

The Notorious Byrd Brothers

In 1968, The Byrds released The Notorious Byrd Brothers. A record where harmony, paranoia and studio experimentation folded into something weightless.

Mirrored
Members February 23, 2026 in Math Rock

Mirrored

In 2007, Battles released Mirrored. A record that proved experimental rock could be both cerebral and compulsively physical.

Give Up
Members February 22, 2026 in Indie Pop

Give Up

In 2003, The Postal Service released Give Up. A record that quietly rewired indie music.

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