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Dream Pop Was Named by One Band and Defined by Another
A guide to the hazy, reverb-soaked sound that started on a Scottish indie label and found a whole new audience through bedroom recordings
Dream Pop Was Named by One Band and Defined by Another
A guide to the hazy, reverb-soaked sound that started on a Scottish indie label and found a whole new audience through bedroom recordings
Dance and Electronic Music Gained More US Share Than Any Genre
Dance and electronic was the fastest-growing US genre in the first half of 2026, gaining about half a share point. Most of its streams come from tracks released in the past 18 months, and the independent sector is growing across the middle and lower tiers, making it an unusually
Funk Carioca Reached K-Pop Through a Splice Sample Pack
A listener's guide to funk carioca: where the sound came from, what makes the beat work, the subgenres worth knowing, and the artists to start with.
Every Reggaeton Song You Know Shares the Same Drum Pattern
One two-bar loop, borrowed from the Caribbean and rebuilt in Panama and Puerto Rico, turned into the most danced-to rhythm of the century. Here is how to hear it.
UK Garage: From Pirate Radio to the Global Dancefloor
How a British club sound built in the 1990s became one of the loudest things in dance music again
The Neo-Soul Revival: a Listener's Guide to Soul's New Golden Hour
A warm, human sound is drawing listeners back to soul. Here is a beginner's guide to the neo-soul revival and the new-wave artists worth hearing first.
The Shoegaze Revival: a Listener's Guide to Dream Pop's New Wave
How TikTok and a Gen Z audience turned a once-niche 1990s sound into one of the most exciting corners of independent music.
Lo-Fi Hip Hop: From Beat Tapes to a Global Study Soundtrack
Lo-fi hip hop grew from the beat tapes of J Dilla and Nujabes into the round-the-clock study streams millions press play on today. Here is how the genre evolved, and where to start listening.
Inside the London Jazz Scene: a Listener's Guide to the New Wave
From Total Refreshment Centre to a sold-out We Out Here 2026, a new generation of independent players has made London the most thrilling jazz city on the planet.
The Evolution of Afrobeats: From Underground to Global
In barely two decades, afrobeats went from Lagos and London house parties to the Billboard charts and the Grammy stage. Here is how the sound conquered the world, and where to start listening.
Playlist Curation as a Career: How Tastemakers Are Getting Paid
Once a hobby, playlist curation is now a legitimate profession. This article explores how digital tastemakers are monetizing their skills, the challenges they face, and the future of a career built on having a great ear for music.
Quit Your Day Job: How a 10% Playlister Share Can Fund Your Music Career
For thousands of independent singer-songwriters, the dream of a full-time music career is crushed by the harsh realities of streaming payouts. But a new model, the playlister 10% revenue share, offers a path to a sustainable income by aligning the interests of artists and the curators who discover them.