February 1, 2022

Phono cartridges: Moving Magnet and Moving Coil

Understanding the differences between a moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge and a moving coil (MC) phono cartridge is key to getting the most from each design.
February 22, 2022

Record Store Day 2022: Memories of a Hawaiian Record Shop

Putting the focus back on the shops and not the releases seems to be the leitmotiv for Record Store Day 2022. This shift reminded me of a trip I took to Hawaii in 2018 and the day I sought out the state’s oldest record store – Hungry Ear Records in Honolulu.
February 25, 2022

Record Weights: The Skinny on Why They’re Heavy

Starting at $35, a record weight requires minimal outlay for what, ostensibly, could be seen as a path to tangible sonic improvement, regardless of how perceptible those benefits could be.
March 18, 2022

Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection from the Arab World Part 2

If you’ve not had exposure to the incredibly diverse and highly addictive music genres of the Arab world – then I can think of no greater album to explore this eclectic, groove and hook-laden trove of hits than Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection from the Arab World Part 2.