VOL. 03 · SEPTEMBER 2026
shoe. gaze.
This one runs the whole family tree. Cocteau Twins and the Pale Saints laying the groundwork, MBV and Slowdive doing the thing everyone still measures shoegaze against, Chapterhouse, Lush, and Catherine Wheel filling out the classic run. Then it jumps eras entirely: Nothing, Whirr, and Narrow Head dragging the sound into the 2010s, Ringo Deathstarr and Luster keeping the fuzz alive, julie and Alcest closing it out on opposite ends of the genre (dream pop on one side, blackgaze on the other). Wall of sound, buried vocals, volume as a genre convention. Press play, turn it up past where it's comfortable, and let it wash over you.
LENGTH/TRACKS
103 MIN/22 SONGS
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yacht. rock.
deep. cuts.
With some help from the Captains and Skippers over at r/yachtrock, we're back with a second helping of smooth, nautical goodness. This time, we're cruising out past the three mile limit and digging deeper into some tracks and artists who deserve more recognition for their contributions to the Yacht Rock zeitgeist. This is a voyage of discovery; set sail with us.
LENGTH/TRACKS
104 MIN/25 SONGS/DEEP CUTS
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Hear something you like? Crate dig at your local store.VOL. 01 · JULY 2026
yacht. rock.
It's a little presumptuous to make a yacht rock playlist when ?uestlove, who’s got WAY more records than us, has made a comprehensive 761 song version, but well, ours is shorter. (Aside, The Questlove Show's Christopher Cross episode is full on great.) Everyone thinks of Christopher Cross and Steely Dan, but without Toto, maybe there's no Yacht Rock; here's 18 tracks where at least one member of Toto features in the studio. Cool vibes, hot nights, good friends, and maybe a baddie by your side. Boat optional.
LENGTH/TRACKS
80 MIN/18 SONGS/AT LEAST ONE TOTO PER
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