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A forbidden record.

Some albums don't just reflect history; they feel like history being lived. Bronca Buenos Aires is one of those rare works where music becomes protest, poetry becomes memory, and every note carries the weight of a nation's upset.

Argentina: 1970. Brief historical context.

Even before the coup d’état and military dictatorship that ruled from 1976 to 1983, Argentina was already experiencing a period of deep political instability. The country was ... read more

Funk, perfected.

Saxophonist Jiro Inagaki’s sixth studio album, In The Groove, is a brilliant example of a wonderful execution of Japanese jazz-funk at its finest. If you have not explored his music yet but enjoy artists like Casiopea, Ryo Fukui, Masayoshi Takanaka, Hiroshi Suzuki or even global jazz icons like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock; there is a big chance Jiro Inagaki’s music will be of your liking.

Known for blending big band arrangements with funky grooves and a range ... read more

A wonderful journey into the roots of one of the genres I like the most.

The Velvet Underground’s White Light/White Heat is more than just an influential album; it is a thrilling, chaotic masterpiece that reshaped music forever. From the proto punk fury of Iggy Pop to the noise rock experimentation of Sonic Youth, from Nirvana's raw abrasion to the Sex Pistols’ incredible power, countless groundbreaking artists have drawn inspiration from this 1968 record. Its fingerprints ... read more

A personal review for one of my favorite artists at the moment.

I have been listening to Elliott Smith’s music for the last few months with no stop. Is it healthy? Probably not. But I have never found more comfort in an artist’s work than I have in his. Every single time I need a break from what's going on in my life I return to his music, especially to this self titled record and Either/Or, my 2 personal favorites.

There is something about Elliott’s sound that is hard ... read more