Guitar textures enhanced with post-processing weave an enchanting, yet uncomfortable tapestry of sound full of tension and emotion.

Through equal parts experimentation, manipulation, and a classical approach, Ebony Ivory Recipe only features the piano. But it may not always sound like that.

Dig into an album with a kaleidoscope of textures and melodic, edgy bass riffs at the forefront.

Placing authenticity and the emotional value above all else, we’re diving into one of the most endearing and heart-on-your-sleeve recordings in our catalog, Untangle Me.

Minimal piano-based atmospheres and haunting arrangements of traditional Christmas carols encourage quiet moments of reflection while touching heartwarming, nostalgic memories. 

Knowing what’s new is exciting, but what about the thrill of discovery? If you’re familiar with the venerated history of library and production music, you know that there are countless treasure chests full of hidden gems still waiting to be discovered.

One sub-genre of jazz that brings an undeniable energy that makes any environment feel alive. Latin Jazz (ACPM-007) delivers that energy with live performances in the studio and sits the listener square in a dimly lit booth of a smoky mid-century club.

Geek Beats combines all the energy of a Mountain Dew-fueled campaign and the full-fledged badassery that you feel when you play. In short, it’s one hell of a ride.

More sincere than goofy, more heartwarming than slapstick, the whimsical instrumentation found on Sunshine Kidz walks the line between Wes Anderson and SpongeBob.

Far away from shredding solos or fragile fingerpicking, Under The Bridge is an unexpected soundtrack that explores another side of what an electric guitar can do.

Breaking the mold in more ways than one, the dynamic duo of The Equilibrium Anthology and The Equilibrium Remixes provides unexpected and plentiful options for big time action.

There is something about a quiet underdog that stands out and the soft aura of an abstract watercolor is indicative of the hushed tones found within the indie soundscapes. And if that’s what you’re in the mood for, this record does not disappoint.

Filthy and grimy aren’t usually favorable terms. But if you’re looking for something with a bit of an edge to match the attitude of the story, they can be lifesavers. Diverging from a world of clean cut samples and shiny synths can (in the right hands) lead you to far more interesting places.

To help define more of these elusive sounds of the Chill, Synth, and/or Wave subgenres, I stopped by Eyeballs & Eardrums to listen to Vaporwave. Tracks from this album have shown up in so many of our playlists and searches that I knew I would find some answers.

How do you find the hidden gems of Modus Operandi? Look past the obvious to find legit sonic inspiration.

What better place to go digging for gems than Analog Champion? It should come as no surprise that the sweet sounds of Bluegrass are as authentic as they get.