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It was a cold January night in 1978 when the Sex Pistols walked onto the stage at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom, ready—or perhaps unwilling—to make history. This wasn’t just a concert; it was the swan song of punk’s most volatile band. The Pistols’ American tour had been a disaster wrapped in chaos: canceled shows, infighting,…
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Claude Lemaire thinks Led Zeppelin is so seminal to hard rock, he chooses them twice for Episode 3. King Crimson also makes the cut.
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From apologizing to loved ones neglected during DAC testing to listening to Dark Side of the Moon on a $20 speaker, this clever guide skewers obsessive habits with wit, reminding readers that “it’s the ear, not the gear.”
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By 1973, The Rolling Stones were the epitome of rock ‘n’ roll excess—a band that had transformed scandal into an art form. Their music was a siren call to the rebellious, their lifestyles a middle finger to the establishment. Yet, even they couldn’t charm their way past Japan’s stringent immigration policies. In late 1972, the…
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On January 3, 1969, The Lulu Show was about as far from Jimi Hendrix’s usual stomping grounds as you could get. The show was a high-profile, family-friendly TV program—clean-cut, conservative, and far removed from the chaotic energy that defined Hendrix’s live shows. The producers of The Lulu Show likely envisioned a performance that would fit…
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On December 31, 1970, as a damp London chill settled over the city, Paul McCartney made his way into the High Court of Justice. The man who once penned “Yesterday” was now stepping into tomorrow with a heavy heart. In his hands, he carried a lawsuit that would dissolve The Beatles, a band that had…
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DR Acoustics’s Daniel Robidoux doesn’t just rehash old cable and AC conditioner designs. A university-educated expert in signal processing and a pioneer in modem technology, Daniel’s products are groundbreaking.
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Signal loss impacts imaging, clarity, and bass—but it’s fixable. Discover 10 years’ worth of tips for unlocking your system’s potential.
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In the early 1960s, as the world turned its gaze skyward, captivated by the dawn of the Space Age, a British instrumental piece named “Telstar” emerged, encapsulating the era’s spirit of innovation and exploration. Crafted by the enigmatic producer Joe Meek and performed by The Tornados, “Telstar” not only mirrored the technological marvels of its…
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Effective January 1, 2025, GoldenEar will join PML Sound International (Paradigm, Anthem, and MartinLogan) and operate under its new identity as GoldenEar Studio Inc. To ensure a smooth transition, GoldenEar will temporarily pause business operations from January 1, 2025, to January 31, 2025. During this period, GoldenEar orders will not be processed or fulfilled. PML’s business operations…
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On December 19, 1955, Carl Perkins stepped into Memphis’ Sun Studio with a song that would become a cornerstone of rock ‘n’ roll history. But like most great music moments, the creation of Blue Suede Shoes wasn’t so much a straight line as it was a tangled web of stories, late-night drives, and serendipitous inspiration.…
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It’s that time of year again—the season of giving! In that spirit, I’ve put together a list of Holiday audio gift ideas that even Scrooge might approve of.
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On August 3rd, 1956—A cultural hurricane primed to shake the Olympia Theater to its foundation. The tickets were a mere $1.50, but what unfolded inside those walls was priceless: three explosive performances at 3:30, 7:00, and 9:00 p.m., each more electrifying than the last. This was no ordinary concert; it was a seismic moment in…
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Can pop music compete with classical’s sonic precision? Jonson Lee delves into recording techniques that make classical music a benchmark for audiophiles seeking pure sound.
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How good is Galion Audio’s class-A / class-A/B TS34 integrated amplifier? Find out in our in-depth review.
