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Somewhere Between: 5 Records for Deep Listening

There's a particular kind of music that resists being pinned down. It doesn't announce itself loudly, it doesn't resolve cleanly, and it doesn't really care if you can name what...

5 must-have Japanese jazz records

Japanese jazz has its own world. Where American jazz often pushed outward, Japan went inward, spacious recordings, long takes, and a quiet intensity that rewards deep listening. Here are five...

Start here: Japanese Ambient

Japanese ambient isn't a genre so much as a philosophy. Rooted in the concept of kankyō ongaku — environmental music — it treats sound the way an architect treats light:...

NZ MUSIC MONTH 26: Revisiting essential albums from 2025

Celebrating NZ Music Month by revisiting our favourite Aotearoa albums from 2025. For this selection, we focused on records where songs were recorded within a relatively short period leading up...

Astral Sounds - A journey through dream states and deep space

A journey through dream states and deep space. A collection of electronic grooves, spiritual jazz, ambient textures, and human emotion that moves between earthbound reflection and cosmic exploration. From intimate...

5 Albums for stormy weather

There's a specific kind of rain that makes you want to stop answering emails. This is the playlist for that. When the weather turns stormy, the right music can transform...

5 Albums for stormy weather Vol. 2

At Stack Records, we believe music is more than just sound — it’s a mood, a moment, a companion to your daily rituals. With Stormy Weather Vol. 2, we return...

Label Highlight: Mystery Circles

Mystery Circles is an artist support system based in the US and Japan, curating a diverse roster that encourages sonic exploration regardless of genre — inspiring open-minded artists and curious...

Music for your mood

At Stack Records, we organise music by mood and feeling. Because music is more than sound. It’s a mood-setter, a memory trigger, a sensory shift. It can ground you in...

Music for plant care

At Stack Records, we believe music is more than just sound — it’s a mood, a moment, and a companion to your daily rituals. Music for Plant Care is a...