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  • The Day The Beatles Decided to Let It Be on a London Rooftop

    On a chilly afternoon in London, January 30, 1969, the air in Savile Row was sharper than usual, the kind that bites at your cheeks and makes your breath visible. Little did anyone know, history was about to be serenaded by the unexpected. It was on this day, atop the Apple Records building, that The…

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  • Icons at Twilight: The Sinatra Soirรฉe

    In the neon-lit heart of Las Vegas, where the desert meets decadence and the nights are longer than the odds, a photograph was snapped in 1969 that would freeze time in a frame, capturing a confluence of kings, a chairman, and a hoofer. This wasnโ€™t just any night; this was the opening night shindig for…

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  • How Taylor Swift is Leading the Way

    Taylor Swiftโ€™s re-recording of 1989 (Taylorโ€™s Version) isnโ€™t just a chart-topping triumphโ€”itโ€™s a defiant, billion-dollar victory over an industry that tried to control her, solidifying her as popโ€™s most powerful force.

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  • How a Vinylphile Found His Groove, Part 1

    Mike Harkins dives deep into the tactile and sonic quirks of vinyl playback, exposing factory flaws, groove grime, and pressing imperfections that plague even โ€œaudiophileโ€ editionsโ€”yet still finds joy in the ritual and magic of spinning LPs.

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  • Spin It in Style: 12 Turntables That Could DJ Their Own Parties

    From LEGO marvels and glowing Brian Eno art to $650,000 audio spaceships, this 12-turntable roundup from PMA Magazine spins through high-tech wonders and jaw-dropping designs that blend sonic excellence with wild creativity.

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  • 10 Fun Facts About Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’

    Michael Jacksonโ€™s โ€˜Thrillerโ€™ is not just a record-breaking album; itโ€™s a treasure chest of intriguing stories and hidden gems. To celebrate its 41st anniversary, here are some of the lesser-known facts that add layers to the legend of โ€˜Thrillerโ€™. In the annals of music, Thriller stands as a testament to innovation, talent, and the magic…

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  • The 1985 Effect

    J. Coleโ€™s โ€œ1985โ€ casts a long shadow over hip-hopโ€™s younger generation, warning of fleeting fame in an era dominated by SoundCloud rebels. This deep-dive traces the turbulent rise and haunting legacy of rapโ€™s new wave.

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  • Miles Davis: Eight Great Tracks

    From a teen filling in for Art Blakey to shaping jazz history across decades, Miles Davisโ€™ eight standout tracksโ€”from โ€œBluingโ€ to 2019โ€™s โ€œThis Is Itโ€โ€”trace a career of bold reinvention and enduring influence.

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  • An Interview with Andrรฉ Perry, legendary record producer and founder of the fabled Le Studio, Part 1

    In this wide-ranging interview, Le Studio founder Andrรฉ Perry reflects on his journey from teenage drummer to recording legend, recounting sessions with icons like Rush and Bowie, the rise of his trailblazing woodland studio, and his enduring passion for sonic excellence.

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  • The Paul McCartney Death Rumor: Dissecting the 1969 Beatles Conspiracy

    In the transformative year of 1969, amidst the backdrop of Woodstock and intense Vietnam War protests, the Paul McCartney death rumor seeped into pop culture, becoming one of rockโ€™s most tenacious legends. This Beatles conspiracy theory contended that the beloved bassist, Paul McCartney, had met a tragic end in a 1966 car accident. Instead of…

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  • Michael & Paul’s Dishwashing Jam

    Amidst the kaleidoscope of the 1980s, with its intoxicating beats and larger-than-life music videos, a single photograph emerged that, in its simplicity, said more about a partnership than a thousand words could. It wasnโ€™t set against the backdrop of an opulent stage or amidst the frenzy of adoring fans. Instead, it captured two of musicโ€™s…

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  • Prince’s Purple Rain: A Melody that Defined a Decade and Beyond

    The 1980s: a canvas painted with a kaleidoscope of sonic hues. Amidst the dazzling array of musical moments, one anthem casts a resplendent purple shadow even today โ€“ Princeโ€™s โ€œPurple Rain.โ€ Released on September 26th, this piece by the virtuoso, Prince Rogers Nelson, encapsulated the spirit of the โ€™80s with its melancholic yet enchanting tune.…

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  • Nirvana’s “Nevermind”: The Album that Redefined Rock

    In the luminous haze of the early โ€™90s, hair metalโ€™s excesses dominated, and pop melodies entranced. But from Aberdeen, Washington, a distinct sound was about to change everything. Nirvanaโ€™s โ€œNevermindโ€, released on September 24, 1991, catapulted grunge into mainstream consciousness, redefining rockโ€™s boundaries and societal conventions. The stories embedded within Nirvanaโ€™s โ€œNevermindโ€ are as captivating…

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  • Agnes Obel – Aventine

    With “Aventine,” Agnes Obel crafts hauntingly intimate piano-led compositions of rare precision and emotional depthโ€”each track a self-contained world, rendered in minimalist perfection and captured in audiophile-grade sound.

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  • Riffs, Rebellion, and Revolution: Nirvana’s Game-Changing Anthem

    September 10, 1991. The music world was about to be irrevocably shaken. The airwaves, long dominated by polished pop beats and the electric glitz of the โ€™80s, were intercepted by a raw, gritty guitar riff heralding the arrival of Nirvanaโ€™s โ€œSmells Like Teen Spirit.โ€ As the lead single from the bandโ€™s seminal โ€œNevermindโ€ album, this…

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