Chicagoโs listening bars offer a new kind of nightlife, where hi-fi sound, curated vinyl, and craft cocktails take center stage. From Charis to Parachute HiFi, each space delivers a distinct, music-first experience.
Music and vinyl expert Claude Lemaire highlights essential recordingsโand the best pressings to seek outโfor your LP collection, indexed by year of release.
The hi-fi world gets a wake-up call as this piece slams the disconnect between lavish audio gear and underfunded artistsโurging brands to fund music creation, not just polish playback of the same old tracks.
From vet school to vinyl sanctum, one manโs obsession birthed Bliss AcousticsโOttawaโs home-based haven where gear vanishes and music takes over.
In a world overrun by zombies, one audiophile refuses to compromiseโsoundproofing with carpets, powering hi-fi gear with solar, and hiding it from raiders to preserve what truly matters: perfect sound, even at the end.
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.
Mocked for aging in the โ80s, the Rolling Stones now defy time with Hackney Diamondsโa swaggering, star-studded return that proves, decades on, they still swing harder than anyone thought possible.
In a candid interview, Metaxas & Sins founder Kostas Metaxas reveals how fashion, reel-to-reel tape, and a DIY ethos shaped his wild, high-end hi-fi designsโblending sonic purity with sculptural flair.