The Inner Soul

Studio One: The Heartbeat of Reggae

Studio One: The Heartbeat of Reggae

Few labels hold as much weight in reggae's rich history as Studio One. Founded by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd in Kingston, Jamaica, in the late 1950s, Studio One became a cornerstone...

Studio One: The Heartbeat of Reggae

Few labels hold as much weight in reggae's rich history as Studio One. Founded by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd in Kingston, Jamaica, in the late 1950s, Studio One became a cornerstone...

Arhoolie Records: Preserving the Soul of American Roots Music

Arhoolie Records: Preserving the Soul of Americ...

Chris Strachwitz of Arhoolie Records vividly recalls the moment that sparked his lifelong passion for American roots music. “One day, a friend of mine invited me to see a movie...

Arhoolie Records: Preserving the Soul of Americ...

Chris Strachwitz of Arhoolie Records vividly recalls the moment that sparked his lifelong passion for American roots music. “One day, a friend of mine invited me to see a movie...

Featured Label: ECM Records

Featured Label: ECM Records

ECM Records: A Deep Dive into a Legendary Label ECM (Edition of Contemporary Music) is not just a record label; it's a beacon of innovation in the world of music....

Featured Label: ECM Records

ECM Records: A Deep Dive into a Legendary Label ECM (Edition of Contemporary Music) is not just a record label; it's a beacon of innovation in the world of music....

Larry Levan: Ten Tracks from Paradise

Larry Levan: Ten Tracks from Paradise

Larry Levan is widely celebrated as one of the greatest DJs of all time. As the main attraction at the iconic Paradise Garage, a venue designed with him in mind,...

Larry Levan: Ten Tracks from Paradise

Larry Levan is widely celebrated as one of the greatest DJs of all time. As the main attraction at the iconic Paradise Garage, a venue designed with him in mind,...

Five Reasons to love the Compact Disc

Five Reasons to love the Compact Disc

 In a world where streaming services reign supreme and vinyl is in the mainstream again, the humble CD often finds itself relegated to the dusty corners of music collections. But...

Five Reasons to love the Compact Disc

 In a world where streaming services reign supreme and vinyl is in the mainstream again, the humble CD often finds itself relegated to the dusty corners of music collections. But...

Exploring Avant-Garde Jazz: A Journey Through 5 Essential Albums

Exploring Avant-Garde Jazz: A Journey Through 5...

We recently acquired a collection of rare avant-garde jazz records, and I must admit I struggled at first. Avant-garde jazz, a genre pushing beyond traditional swing, bebop, hard bop, and...

Exploring Avant-Garde Jazz: A Journey Through 5...

We recently acquired a collection of rare avant-garde jazz records, and I must admit I struggled at first. Avant-garde jazz, a genre pushing beyond traditional swing, bebop, hard bop, and...