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
Music News
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.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: June 4, 2021
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Spivak | Rare Backwards
Sometimes I like to move slow. Real slow.
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.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: May 28, 2021
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Ministry | Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs
“Jesus Built My Hotrod”, which features Butthole Surfers’ singer Gibby Haynes, was the single that convinced Warner to send Ministry more money to make Psalm 69. 1992 was an interesting year.
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.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: May 21, 2021
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Mdou Moctar | Afrique Victime
Just buy it.
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?