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News, reviews, interviews and features from the acid jazz & lounge scene.
Vinyl Revival: Why Jazz Fans Love Records
The resurgence of vinyl has been particularly meaningful in the jazz world, where the format’s warmth and ritual…
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Trip-Hop to Nu-Jazz: The Evolution of Chill
The journey from trip-hop to nu-jazz traces one of electronic music’s most creative evolutionary paths. From Massive Attack…
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The Japanese Jazz Scene: Tokyo’s Nu-Jazz Revolution
Japan has always had a deep love affair with jazz, but in the 1990s and 2000s, Tokyo producers…
UncategorizedLounge Music: The Art of Sophisticated Chill
Lounge music encompasses a wide range of styles united by their sophisticated, relaxed atmosphere. From the exotica of…
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From Dingwalls to the World: The London Acid Jazz Scene
London’s acid jazz scene didn’t just happen in recording studios — it was born on dancefloors. Clubs like…
UncategorizedThe Story of Acid Jazz Records: London’s Funkiest Label
When Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson launched Acid Jazz Records in 1987, they created more than a label…
UncategorizedGilles Peterson: The Man Who Named Acid Jazz
Before Gilles Peterson became the world’s most respected jazz DJ and broadcaster, he was a young music obsessive…
Uncategorized10 Essential Acid Jazz Albums You Need to Hear
From the groovy debut of The Brand New Heavies to the sophisticated electronics of St Germain’s Tourist, acid…
UncategorizedThe Rise of Nu-Jazz: How Jazz Got Electronic
Nu-jazz took the improvisational spirit of jazz and married it with electronic production, creating a new sonic landscape…
UncategorizedWhat Is Acid Jazz? A Beginner’s Guide
Acid Jazz emerged in the late 1980s as a fusion of jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, and electronic dance…
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