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Doug Moore dives deep into Zu Audio’s Soul 6, praising its bold, crossover-free design and immersive midrange—while noting some setup quirks and bass limitations that may vary with room and taste.
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In part two of this revealing interview, an ex-moderator shares how Facebook audiophile groups have turned combative, driving out genuine hobbyists while emboldening trolls—yet moments of camaraderie keep him coming back.
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Reflecting on how we hear music, this Copper Magazine piece explores selective listening—from favoring lyrics or solos to feeling sound with the whole body—and highlights Evelyn Glennie’s deaf-but-deep approach to truly experiencing music.
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John Gish’s Garden District home hosts a mind-blowing, museum-worthy high-end audio system featuring 6-foot German speakers, 30,000 LPs, and 20,000 films—making it part private concert hall, part cinema, and all passion project.
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In 1969, in the concrete bowels of San Quentin State Prison, Johnny Cash raised his middle finger to the lens of photographer Jim Marshall. The image is rebellious, iconic, and transcendent, much like the Man in Black himself. But it’s not just a picture; it’s a complex narrative of America, of its music, its social…
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Jade Bird sharpens her edge on Different Kinds of Light, weaving rock grit with intimate songwriting, while Greta Van Fleet’s The Battle at Garden’s Gate finds the band maturing into a grander, more cinematic soundscape.
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In the kaleidoscopic universe of Las Vegas, where neon lights pierce the desert night and every high note echoes the clink of a jackpot, legends Sammy Davis Jr. and Elvis Presley found a friendship as enduring as their tunes. It all came into focus on July 31, 1969—Elvis’s comeback night at the International Hotel. There,…
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In 1970, a fresh-faced British musician named Elton John boarded a plane for Los Angeles, a city where dreams could be made or broken. Having already made a name for himself in the UK, Elton had a simple goal: to introduce his music to the American audience and see if it resonated as it had…
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The second part of this insightful series explores how Aversions, Desires, and Expectations subtly sabotage our music enjoyment—arguing that true listening begins only when we quiet the critical voice in our head.
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Iron Maiden’s Senjutsu earns an 8/10 from a loyal fan who praises Bruce Dickinson’s vocals and the fresh sound of “The Writing on the Wall,” but criticizes the album’s dragging length, flat production, and familiar formulas.
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On August 11, 1973, amidst the scalding concrete and the pulsing heartbeat of the Bronx, history was quietly being made. 1520 Sedgwick Avenue might have seemed like any other address in the borough, but its rec room was about to witness the birth of a phenomenon: hip-hop. The modest community room was far from the…
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Rob Schryer kicks off PMA’s new Killer Audio Products column by spotlighting five standout components—from Silent Angel’s network-enhancing switch to Gustard’s game-changing DAC and master clock—that deliver high-end sonic magic at mid-tier prices.
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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
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As Blur returns with The Ballad of Darren, Mark Lepage highlights their mature, melancholic sound—and wonders if the album’s strength might provoke the ultimate Britpop revenge: an Oasis reunion just to spite them.
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Apple Records’ prodigal sons Badfinger were poised to inherit the Beatles’ mantle—complete with George Harrison’s guiding hand—yet behind the scenes, turmoil, label neglect, and internal fractures began unraveling their golden opportunity.
