Music News
Apple Music’s Big Bet: Sound Effects!
Just when you thought things were getting better, Apple comes clean with their hopes for the future of music. And it’s all about sound effects. Ugh.
Music News
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Apple Music in High-Resolution Has Arrived!
My daily iPhone Apple Music hi-res check finally turned up gold this very morning. Apple Music Hi-Res streaming has (finally) arrived!
Music News
Apple Claims Lossy and Lossless Are “Virtually Indistinguishable” (Boo)
Apple, who recently announced the immanent release of lossless hi-res streaming through Apple Music, doesn’t think very much of it.
Classic Albums
Classic Albums: Lowell Davidson Trio (Vinyl Reissue)
I feel like I’ve written about Lowell Davidson and his sole record, Lowell Davidson Trio released on ESP-Disk’ in 1965, way too often. Turns out, I’m wrong.
HiFi News
Getting The Most From Apple Music’s New Lossless Service: iOS v OSX
Want to know how do get all of that high-resolution goodness from Apple Music into your hifi of choice with no fuss, no muss? Read on.
Music News
The Linda Lindas: “Racist, Sexist Boy” (Live at LA Public Library)
Music Is the Healing Force of the Universe is the name of an Albert Ayler album from 1969. “Racist, Sexist Boy” is the name of a single from The Linda Lindas from 2021.
Music News
Sharon Van Etten & Angel Olsen: Like I Used To
You heard that right — Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen have just released a single, together, today.
Music News
Square, Inc. Announces Plans To Acquire Majority Ownership Stake In TIDAL
Don’t count TIDAL out just yet.
Music News
Amazon Music HD to Deliver Lossless + Hi-Res, Now!
It’s a fact, Jack. Amazon has announced that Lossless Audio, up to 24-bit/192kHz, is here for Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers at no additional cost. Sound familiar?
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Apple Music will bring Lossless Audio to entire catalog in June 2021
It’s a fact, Jack. Apple has announced that Lossless Audio, up to 24-bit/192kHz, is coming to Apple Music subscribers in June 2021 at no additional cost.
Music News
Macworld Selling The Big Lie: “Nobody needs HiFi Apple Music+”
We’ve come to expect people to say stupid things. It’s a daily occurrence if you watch the news, at least here in the US.
Music News
Apple Music Hi-Fi: Is The Wolf Finally At The Door?
Rumors, especially MacRumors, abound. While we are still in the conjecture stage, recent news suggests Apple will be rolling out a lossless CD-quality streaming service sooner than later.
Music News
Tidal’s New Lossless Tier Says Goodbye to MQA?
First spotted on the Roon forums, the news of the day is Tidal, beginning in Australia, is offering a new streaming Tier that separates lossless CD-Quality (HiFi) from Hi-Res MQA/Atmos/360 Reality Audio (HiFi Plus).
Music News
New Nina Simone & Etta James: Live At Montreux!
As part of an ongoing project, Montreux Jazz Festival and music company BMG have partnered to bring us fortunate listeners a host of new records mined from the Jazz Festival’s vaults. The first two projects to come to light feature Nina Simone and Etta James. […]
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Phoebe Bridgers’ smashed SNL guitar is up for auction! Deep pockets required.
Phoebe Bridgers’ smashed SNL guitar is up for auction, with the proceeds helping to support the 32nd Annual Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Media Awards.
