
In the swirling, electric year of 1967, a groundbreaking track reverberated through the UK, soon to envelop the US in its mesmerizing sound waves. This wasnโt just any songโit was โPurple Hazeโ by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, a sonic masterpiece that would redefine the boundaries of rock music. But beyond its revolutionary guitar riffs and…

Discovery of a limited collection of Telefunken PCF803 tubes leads to next-gen version of a Vincent Audio favourite.

In part two of his candid interview, Chad Kassem recalls the gritty rise of Acoustic Sounds from a record-crammed apartment to an industry leader, detailing the challenges of pressing plants, COVIDโs business boom, and forging respectful industry alliances.

Claude Lemaire kicks off his seven-part series Diving into Disco by defending discoโs cultural legitimacy and sonic richness, while tracing its roots in gay liberation and challenging its enduring underappreciation among audiophiles.

In the labyrinthine annals of rock history, where stars are forged and legends are etched into the ether, the ascent of David Bowie from an enigmatic fledgling to a celestial paragon of music and style unfurls a narrative rich with transformation, innovation, and sheer audacity. Picture this: the year is 1965, an era when the…

In the annals of rock โnโ roll history, few moments shimmer with the kind of raw, unfiltered magic that The Rolling Stones conjured on March 4th, 1977 at Torontoโs El Mocambo Tavern. Picture this: the worldโs most gargantuan rock band, known for their stadium-shaking spectacles, downsizing their colossal presence to the cozy confines of a…

Picture this: the date is February 28th 1970, the city is Copenhagen, and Led Zeppelin, the lords of rock, are about to becomeโฆ The Nobs? Itโs the kind of tale that makes you wonder whether the rock gods were playing a cosmic joke, complete with a countess, a lawsuit, and a name change that sounds…