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Fiona Apple has always been an artist who embodies quality vs. quantity. From a young age, Apple was a music prodigy. Through the exploration of her piano, she would transcribe jazz standards and in turn original compositions came to form. The result: Tidal, her full-length debut released at the staggering age of eighteen. A fact only more dumbfounding given the lyrical content and themes across the record. Apple’s vulnerability, expressed through emotionally-charged ballads showcased a ... read more

Despite a revolving door of lineups (customary to King Crimson), there has remained one constant. Longest-tenured and founding member, Robert Fripp, one of progressive rock’s most indispensable figures. A classically trained guitarist, Fripp’s steadfast exploration of his instrument is the backbone of King Crimson’s sound. And the ‘74 inception of the band’s Red is without a doubt their most disconsolate work. Inspired by the insurgence of heavy metal, the ... read more

As the years went by in the 70s, a burgeoning punk scene out of New York converged to a single point: CBGB. The now defunct convert music club whose initial acronym-driven stylings (Country, Bluegrass and Blues) quickly deviated into the cradle of new wave and punk rock. And one of its early patrons, the newly-formed Television became a staple at the legendary club. Their foundational debut Marquee Moon laid the blueprint for post-punk, new wave and varying shades of rock to follow. Propelled ... read more

Indie pop phenoms Matthew Lewin and Mica Tenenbaum crank the fantastical dial all the way up in the endlessly cheerful Imaginal Disk. After years spent exploring through a series of EPs, mini mixes and eventual full-length debut, Magdalena Bay refined their sound. So for the follow-up the only logical choice was by doubling down. And the duo struck gold on all fronts. Lead single “Death & Romance” forecasts a new frontier for pop. Its cloud nine-inducing piano and throttling ... read more