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Apple Music’s Big Bet: Sound Effects!

June 9, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

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.

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Apple Music in High-Resolution Has Arrived!

June 8, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

My daily iPhone Apple Music hi-res check finally turned up gold this very morning. Apple Music Hi-Res streaming has (finally) arrived!

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Apple Claims Lossy and Lossless Are “Virtually Indistinguishable” (Boo)

June 8, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Apple, who recently announced the immanent release of lossless hi-res streaming through Apple Music, doesn’t think very much of it.

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Classic Albums: Lowell Davidson Trio (Vinyl Reissue)

June 6, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

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.

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Getting The Most From Apple Music’s New Lossless Service: iOS v OSX

June 1, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

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.

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The Linda Lindas: “Racist, Sexist Boy” (Live at LA Public Library)

May 26, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

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.

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Sharon Van Etten & Angel Olsen: Like I Used To

May 20, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

You heard that right — Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen have just released a single, together, today.

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Square, Inc. Announces Plans To Acquire Majority Ownership Stake In TIDAL

May 18, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Don’t count TIDAL out just yet.

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Amazon Music HD to Deliver Lossless + Hi-Res, Now!

May 17, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

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

May 17, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

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.

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Macworld Selling The Big Lie: “Nobody needs HiFi Apple Music+”

May 15, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

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.

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Apple Music Hi-Fi: Is The Wolf Finally At The Door?

May 2, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

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.

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Tidal’s New Lossless Tier Says Goodbye to MQA?

April 30, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

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).

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New Nina Simone & Etta James: Live At Montreux!

April 15, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

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.

April 11, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

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.

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