Freebie "Jar of Flies" by Alice In Chains - Vinyl LP Giveaway Win a copy of Jar of Flies by Alice In Chains on vinyl LP.
Weekly Track "How Do I Make You Love Me?" by The Weeknd "How Do I Make You Love Me?" works because it understands seduction in sound design.
Weekly Track "In The Air Tonight" by Phil Collins A soft pulse, a bit of synth drift, a vocal that barely rises above a murmur. It feels simple, but that is all a trap. The third act hits like train.
Weekly Track "Work It" by Missy Elliot Effortlessly cool. Instantly iconic ear-candy. The vocal track here is laid back and uber-confident. The bass digs, the layers are thick, and the detail is off the charts.
Weekly Track "Summer Madness" by Kool & The Gang These synth hooks flood the track like some Kubrickian elevator filled with deliciously alien tones taking your mids and highs to the limit.
Freebie "Woman King" by Iron & Wine - Vinyl LP Freebie Win a copy of Woman King by Iron & Wine on vinyl LP.
Weekly Track "Keith Don't Go (Live)" by Nils Lofgren There are live recordings, and then there is "Keith Don't Go (Live)" by Nils Lofgren. It's a masterclass in acoustics. No studio trickery. Just wood, wire, and energy.
Weekly Track "Golden" by HUNTR/X The pop craftsmanship here is off the charts and provides the scaffolding for an astounding vocal performance that is equal parts power and vulnerability.
Weekly Track "God's Gonna Cut You Down" by Johnny Cash One of the last recordings by Johnny Cash. You can hear every mile of hard-living in his voice. The power is gone, but what’s left still amazes.
Freebie "American Idiot" by Green Day - Double Vinyl LP with Poster Win a copy of American Idiot on double vinyl: an era-defining protest record that still hits like a molotov cocktail.
Weekly Track "Free" by VAST “Free” feels massive from the first bars. Thick sub bass, a punchy rhythm section backing reverb-drenched vocals, and fuzzed out guitars all build to a surprising end.
Articles The Case For (Sonically) Cosy Listening Spaces Embrace the cozy. Embrace the lived-in. A room filled with layers, colors, and textures is often a better-sounding room.