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A devoted audiophile explains to his nephew that marriage, like a sound room, needs clear boundaries and the right match—get it wrong, and everything falls out of tune.
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Frank Doris offers tips on what to do and not do once you’ve made it to the big stage.
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From vet school to vinyl sanctum, one man’s obsession birthed Bliss Acoustics—Ottawa’s home-based haven where gear vanishes and music takes over.
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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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Danielle says Barcola’s new restaurant concept has brought a whole new range of customers—not just more of them, but younger. “A lot of young people are into vinyl,” she told me.
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“I’ve decided to start a new series. Even if you’re not a musician, perhaps it’ll give some insight into the nitty-gritty of the art of music-making, or inform your listening the next time you sit in front of your stereo, or just provide some entertainment and perhaps a life lesson or two.
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“On a Mobile Fidelity version of Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms, I heard a wealth of scintillating detail and instruments that popped out from the background with shape and aliveness.”
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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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The Pyramid Audio System has been carefully formulated to sound pleasing to the ear with a warm clean sound shaped to limit “ear fatigue”.
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“Not only is this double-LP compilation outstanding in sound, it is also excellent musically and performance-wise—surprisingly so, perhaps, given the poor history of audiophile-oriented releases.”
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Hi, my name is Pierre and I’m a compulsive record collector… That’s probably how I’d introduce myself if I belonged to a support group for hard-core record collectors. But fear not, my condition isn’t painful—it brings me immense joy, and I’m eager to share my passion for classical music in the pages of PMA Magazine.…
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Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ is not just a record-breaking album; it’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 ‘Thriller’. In the annals of music, Thriller stands as a testament to innovation, talent, and the magic…
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In a world inundated with chart-toppers and viral tracks that infiltrate every earbud, a brave new frontier in music streaming is making waves—or perhaps more accurately, gentle ripples. Enter Spotifade, the esoteric cousin of the streaming giant we all know and occasionally love. This isn’t just another streaming platform; it’s a veritable resistance against the…
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An Interview with André Perry, legendary record producer and founder of the fabled Le Studio, Part 1
This interview was initially released on June 25th 2022. Founder of Quebec’s fabled Le Studio music studio and recipient of the Order of Canada and an honorary doctorate from Laval University, André Perry has worked with a who’s who of musical icons: John Lennon, Rush, Cat Stevens, The Police, the Bee Gees, Keith Richards, Roberta…
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1927’s New York City, a hive of invention, jazz, and burgeoning cultural changes, played host to the premiere of a film that would shake the pillars of the entertainment industry. Released on October 6th, “The Jazz Singer,” headlined by the charismatic Al Jolson, was not just another movie – it was a clarion call announcing…