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Christopher Wallace’s final moments—captured just hours before his murder—anchor this account of his last night in L.A., the drive-by shooting that followed, and the decades of unanswered questions that still haunt it.
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In this sun-soaked mini-series, Claude Lemaire highlights summer-defining hits from 1967–68, from The Young Rascals’ Latin-tinged Groovin’ to Otis Redding’s poignant Dock of the Bay and The 5th Dimension’s sky-high debut.
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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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Frank Doris takes a look at the revealing new book, Buzz Me In: Inside the Record Plant Studios, which has some real rock and roll stories.
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Claude Lemaire revisits timeless summer songs, from Percy Faith’s orchestral “Theme from A Summer Place” to The Lovin’ Spoonful’s gritty “Summer in the City,” capturing carefree memories without fretting over sound quality.
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To celebrate its 75th anniversary, McIntosh Labs is collaborating with mastering facility Sterling Sound on a series of AAA analog tape-recorded vinyl releases. John Seetoo and Frank Doris take a look at the first release in the series.
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From courtly halls to Zen temples, the shakuhachi evolved from a Tang Dynasty import into a meditative tool and global musical icon, resonating with timeless beauty.
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In this episode, writer and self-taught musicologist Claude Lemaire chooses Iron Butterfly, Jeff Beck, and even the Beatles as pioneering heavy rock influencers.
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Walt Disney’s radical 1940 film Fantasia demanded a sound system that didn’t yet exist. In response, William Garity and J.N.A. Hawkins built Fantasound—the first surround sound, decades ahead of Dolby. The system flopped commercially but changed cinema forever.
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Welcome to Claude Lemaire’s new series, in which he explores the history of hard rock, heavy rock, and heavy metal—including metal’s many subgenres.
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We’re thrilled to announce the release of our third flipbook, which doubles as the official program for the Toronto Audiofest 2024!
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Despite the generational fade of classic rock, Queen continues to thrive. With Queen Rock Montreal remastered in Dolby Atmos, the band’s epic 1981 performance reaffirms why Freddie Mercury and company still command global reverence.
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In February 1964, two of the most iconic forces of the 20th century collided in an encounter so surreal it could have been scripted by Hollywood. The Beatles, fresh off their earth-shattering debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, met Cassius Clay (soon to be Muhammad Ali) in Miami Beach. It was a meeting that combined…
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June 25 holds a special place in music history, marking both the release of an iconic album and the passing of a legendary artist. On this date in 1984, Prince released his groundbreaking album “Purple Rain,” a record that would redefine his career and solidify his place in the pantheon of music greats. Little did…
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June 10, 1972, was no ordinary day at Madison Square Garden. The hallowed halls, famous for hosting legendary sports battles and unforgettable music performances, were about to witness another momentous event. Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, was back in New York City for the first time since the ’50s. This wasn’t just…