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Steven Stone is back with a hi-res portable player he dubs a “super value” and a pair of under-$100 in-ear monitors he calls “an excellent addition to an out-of-office travel kit.”
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Emcee Rudy Radelic drops in with overlooked reissues, a posthumous nod to Ozzy, and a deep crate dive into Prince’s 12-inch secrets—where the real gems were never on the A-side.
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Robert Schryer closes out his Toronto Audiofest coverage with some final notes and takeaways.
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Being in a band is all about gigs. The challenge is getting them. Writer and touring vet Frank Doris gives tips on how to do it, even if it’s the part he likes least about the business.
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What could beat hearing Marvel soundtracks on the best home theatre setup? Robert Schryer asks Francis Choinière, who’s conducting them live with an 80-piece orchestra for The Infinity Saga Concert Experience in Montreal.
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After cheating death for decades, Ozzy Osbourne exits this world the way he lived in it—loud, chaotic, and unforgettable. Mark Lepage traces Ozzy’s transformation from bat-biting wildman to cultural institution.
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Jeff Weiner concludes his series on blues history by way of classic rock, revealing how artists like the Stones, Janis Joplin, and the Allman Brothers revived early blues legends—crowning Willie Dixon as the most-covered songwriter.
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With AXPONA 2025 safely in the past, it’s time to hop back into the listening room with some records.
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Doug Moore puts the Schiit Magni Unity headphone amplifier and HIFIMAN Arya Stealth headphones through their paces and comes out with some interesting observations.
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20 years of circus, burlesque, art, music, wrestling, and freakshow mayhem!
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Part 2 of Jeff Weiner’s two-part series that tries—and does so convincingly—to answer the enduring question: “Where did rock and roll come from?”
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Writer Stuart Marvin shares interesting facts about Becoming Led Zeppelin, a documentary he calls “a fascinating, powerful look at Led Zeppelin’s early success.”
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Joni Void’s Jean Néant returns with Every Life Is A Light, their most tranquil album yet—shaped by La Lumière Collective’s creative hub and deep-rooted collaborations. Featuring field recordings, personal tributes, and sonic nods to film, the album blurs lines between documentary and music.
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A much-debated topic in popular music is the origin of rock and roll music. Writer Jeff Weiner tries to sort it all out in his new series.
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Happy New Year everyone! On deck are some recent releases, peppered with a couple of disappointments. After all, not all of our music purchases (vinyl or otherwise) are perfect!
