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From boomboxes to Bluetooth, this lively history tracks the cultural and technological evolution of portable music—highlighting how innovations like the Walkman, Discman, iPod, and wireless earbuds shaped how (and where) we listen.
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In January 1983, a now-iconic photograph was taken backstage at the Ritz in New York City. It featured Tina Turner, David Bowie, and Keith Richards, capturing a moment of musical camaraderie and mutual respect that symbolized a pivotal period in Turner’s career. The early 1980s were a challenging time for Tina Turner. After breaking free…
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The Rolling Stones’ inaugural U.S. tour in 1964 was a wild ride of rock ‘n’ roll chaos and cultural clashes. Here’s a deeper dive into the anecdotes and adventures that marked this historic tour, setting the stage for the band’s legendary status. The Flight That Almost Didn’t Happen Before the Stones could even set foot…
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George Harrison’s Concert for Bangladesh was an unqualified success, and the first-ever pop concert for charity.
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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…
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“The audio world has lost a giant with the passing of Andrew Singer at age 73. Andy was the founder of New York retailer Sound by Singer”
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Since inducting legends like Chuck Berry and Elvis, the Rock Hall has slid into generation loss. This year’s mixed-bag lineup—Cher, Foreigner, Dave Matthews Band—raises the question: is it still merit, or just fame?
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(New York) May 13, 2024 David Gilmour today announced his first live shows in eight years in Los Angeles, CA, and New York, NY, in support of his new album Luck and Strange, to be released on September 6 on Sony Music.
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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 NT-07 supports streaming services, USB, and network file playback via connection to outboard D/A converters.”
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Seldom does an LP’s visual presentation rival the artistry of its music. Having seen the orchestra this past weekend at the Maison Symphonique in Montréal, where the album was recorded, I can attest that the quality of the recording matches the live presentation. In fact, the only thing that’s missing from the album is the…
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Denied her rightful place for decades, Antonia Brico shattered classical music’s gender barriers—from her Berlin Philharmonic debut to mentoring Judy Collins—becoming a pioneering maestra whose legacy still resonates through concert halls and classrooms.
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In the pantheon of rock ‘n’ roll, few debuts have sparked as much intrigue and left as indelible a mark as Kiss’s self-titled album, released on February 18, 1974. The Genesis of a Phenomenon It was the fall of 1973, and amidst the burgeoning glam rock scene, Kiss entered the studio with a vision that…
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In the frosty grip of February 1964, four lads from Liverpool landed on American shores, igniting a cultural wildfire that would forever alter the course of music history. Their arrival on Pan Am Yankee Clipper flight 101 at New York’s Kennedy Airport was met with unprecedented fervor, with 3,000 fans creating a chaotic welcome for…
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Copper Magazine’s Frank Doris recalls his first encounter with Genesis’s Selling England by the Pound in 1973 and hails Analogue Productions’ new 45 RPM reissue as the album’s most sonically revealing edition to date.
