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T.H.E. Show 2024 delivered standout moments—from AGD’s immersive orchestral realism and Margules’s dynamic warmth to PBN’s jaw-dropping power and finesse, which earned this year’s “Best of Show” nod from a well-sated reviewer.
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It is well-known that Quebec has music in its veins, which is probably why it hosts a good hundred annual music festivals, the most famous of which is the Montreal International Jazz Festival, renowned worldwide. The magnificent city of Quebec is recognized for its Summer Festival (FEQ), which is practically sold out every year. However,…
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Welcome to my series Treasures from the Vinyl Vault. In it, I will feature select gems from my approximately 12,000 ever-growing vinyl collection, accumulated over a 45-year period and counting.
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Doug More of The Sound Advocate likes what he hears in the new Heaven 11 Billie MKll class-D / tube integrated amplifier.
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Montreal’s hi-fi scene shines at venues like Café Gotsoul and Sans Soleil, where vinyl reigns and immersive soundscapes meet gourmet culture, handcrafted systems, and jazz-kissa-inspired atmospheres that elevate listening into an art form.
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Kamasi Washington’s Fearless Movement is a bold, rhythm-driven opus mixing jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop—but while its scope dazzles, its sheer scale raises questions about whether intimacy, not grandeur, is his next frontier.
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Back for its 19th edition, Canada’s favourite madcap festival is more flamboyant, more freaky and more family-friendly than ever!
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I go every year to the Montreal International Jazz Festival—I love it. But if you don’t like crowds, or you don’t mind them and just like to go to outdoor music festivals in general, might I suggest a visit to Festi Jazz Mont-Tremblant, a smaller, cozier, more laid-back version of its Montreal cousin.
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In the shadowy alleys of Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, jazz kissa still pulse with quiet reverence. Hi-Fi Havens debuts with Japan’s iconic jazz cafés—timeless sanctuaries where vinyl, coffee, and deep listening coalesce into a near-spiritual ritual.
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Frank Doris interviews Nick Getz, son of sax legend Stan Getz, and Abey Fonn of Impex Records, about the new Getz/Gilberto LP reissue of the bossa nova classic.
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The PS Audio AirLens Network Streamer is building a huge following. This review explains why.
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From quantum stickers to $485 knobs, this cheeky exposé unpacks the HiFi world’s most bizarre tweaks—where pseudo-science meets audiophile obsession, and placebo often sounds just as sweet as proof.
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Record Store Day 2024 spins into action with exclusive releases from Elton John, Frank Zappa, Queen, and the Pixies, as vinyl lovers worldwide celebrate analog culture, indie shops, and community-centered music discovery.
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“Not only is this double-LP compilation outstanding in sound, it is also excellent musically and performance-wise—surprisingly so, perhaps, given the poor history of audiophile-oriented releases.”
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Prices listed in CA$. This room looked more inviting to me than most other rooms I visited at the show. It looked like a private living room with plenty of space, so people waiting for a seat could just stroll around inside instead of waiting outside in the hallway, which was a relief. But it’s…
