Music News – Twittering Machines

Twittering Machines: HiFI with a Twist

Music Resources: 50 Miles of Elbow Room

August 8, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Where we buy our music determines the music we buy. Even when buying from that giant retailer in the sky, the selection is limited. There’s simply no such thing as a place where you can […]

Happy Bandcamp Friday!

August 7, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Standing in stark and lovely contrast to Spotify, Bandcamp continues to give back to the music community. Today, as they’ve done in the past, Bandcamp is waiving their revenue share so the artists get more […]

Daniel Ek, Spotify’s CEO, Doubles Down On Greed

August 6, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

There’s not much I can find to like about Daniel Ek. The more he speaks, the less I think of him.

A Favorite Music Resource: Kevin Richard Martin

July 19, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

There’s nothing I enjoy more about hifi than discovering new music.

Michael Lavorgna’s Favorite Albums of 2019

December 9, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Perhaps contrary to popular belief, retirement from hi-fi does mean retirement from music. Here are twenty of my favorite records from this year. Enjoy!

Nick Cave Hints at Grinderman 3

August 5, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Grinderman fans rejoice! From Nick Cave’s blog July 2019:

Pre-Order Begins Tomorrow

July 31, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Lana Del Ray Norman Fucking Rockwell!

Björk Colored Cassettes!

July 10, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Björk’s nine studio albums are now available as Colored Cassettes. Yeow!

FKA Twigs: Cellophane, Live at The Wallace Collection (video)

May 22, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

I am continually stunned by FKA twigs. Her recent cinematic video for “Cellophane” is beyond beautiful both visually and musically. Now we have a paired down performance that seems to suggest her talent knows no […]

“Hello Sunshine” Bruce is Back

April 29, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

I have a confession to make.

Music News: Trout Mask Replica 2xLP Reissue! (!!!)

April 27, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band created a double LP of pure Magic with their 1969 release Trout Mask Replica. By my estimation, it is one of my favorite records. But don’t just take my […]

Music News: Flying Lotus’ “Fire Is Coming” Video w/David Lynch

April 25, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

While we’re talking cinematic songs, ahead of his new album Flamagra, Flying Lotus has released a few singles/videos, the first, “Fire Is Coming”, features David Lynch as the William Burroughs surrogate for the odd man […]