From a farm boy in Altoona to a legend in high fidelity, Henry Kloss transformed home audio with the KLH Model Six, the Advent Loudspeaker, and the Cambridge SoundWorks Ensembleโpioneering gear that made superb sound affordable for all.
Passion Audio, a brand new venture located on the tranquil south shore of Montreal, is a true little paradise for music and audio enthusiasts from all corners of Quebec. The two masters of the establishment, Martin Leblanc and Sabrina Boukdjadja, may be novices in the industry, but their passion for their craft is unquestionable. After…
In a turbulent era where the winds of change blew against the rigid walls of racial prejudice, a virtuoso arose, commandeering the airwaves with a voice so smooth it could soothe even the tempests of societal unrest. Nat King Cole, the masterful pianist and velvety-voiced crooner, boldly carved a path through the tumultuous landscapes of…
From cotton fields in Arkansas to New Yorkโs electrifying jazz clubs, Sister Rosetta Tharpe defied genres and gender roles, blending gospel with rock โnโ roll and pioneering a soundโand a legacyโthat would change music forever.
As 1970 unfurled its musical tapestry, icons like Zeppelin, The Stones, and Dylan were laying down tracks that would reverberate through the ages. Yet, amidst the electrifying riffs and beats, there was another star rising on a different stage: Leonard Bernstein. His arena? The tranquil expanses of Tanglewood.
In the tumultuous backdrop of 1972, while Nixon, Watergate, and Vietnam dominated headlines, an avant-garde figure from Brixton emerged on American terrain. David Bowie, along with his alter ego Ziggy Stardust, was prepared to ignite the U.S., not with politics but with an unmatched brand of rock โnโ roll โ a facet of Bowieโs American…
Few names in hip-hopโor indeed, in popular culture at largeโcommand as much reverence and intrigue as Tupac Amaru Shakur. As we mark the 27th year since his passing, itโs crucial to look beyond the legend, anchoring our understanding in the facts of his life and the undeniable goodness he championed. Born in 1971, Tupacโs life…
The stage, lit only by spotlights and the soft glow of amplifiers, became his canvas. From the opening riffs, the audience was entranced. Each note, each chord was not just heard but felt
In the final part of his candid interview, Michael Fremer defends good digital, champions honest reviews, praises his 17-year-old protรฉgรฉ Malachi Lui, and reflects on how far vinylโand his own journeyโhas come.