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From jump blues and Ray Charles’s boundary-breaking “What’d I Say” to the polished hits of Motown and gritty grooves of Stax, this sweeping history traces soul music’s rise—and disco’s roots—in a racially and musically transformative America.
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MOON by Simaudio’s Dominique Poupart radiates passion and precision as he leads a tour through the company’s Quebec-based factory, where cutting-edge robotics meet meticulous hand-assembly—all in service of sonic excellence.
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For Wayne E. Goins, Booker T. & the M.G.’s “Green Onions” wasn’t just a hit—it was a hypnotic childhood soundtrack. But the real treasure? Side B’s smoldering sleeper, “Behave Yourself,” where Booker T. shines unfiltered.
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For under $1,500, the Zu Audio Omen and Magneplanar LRS offer two thrilling yet wildly different sonic paths—one bold and dynamic, the other refined and immersive—both delivering serious high-end sound without a high-end price.
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For Wayne E. Goins, Carole King’s Tapestry isn’t just an album—it’s a life marker, from teenage homework sessions on a beloved console to rediscovering its soul-stirring power decades later on a high-end setup.
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Tracing disco’s roots back to slave songs, chain gangs, and swing countercultures, the article shows how rhythm evolved into a movement — one made possible not by concerts, but by records and multitrack recording.
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Dragged along to T.H.E. Show by chance, Jonson Lee’s wife — a professional pianist — helped crown Heavenly Soundworks’ active speakers as the event’s best, praising their astonishing clarity and bass, all powered by just a $500 streamer.
