I enjoy a good celebration.
In March of 2005, my first review, of a pair of interconnects from PHY, went live on 6moons. In September of 2009, my first article for Stereophile, an AWSI titled Fragile Souls, was published in the magazine [footnote 1]. September of 2011 marked the launch of AudioStream (no link available, sigh), where I served as Editor through 2018.
Twittering Machines first saw the eternal light of Internet in 2007 as a place for friends to share music. TM was re-christened in 2018 with its current focus on HiFi, Music, Art & Culture. After a year, I took a year break from all things hifi (writing), and the first article upon my return on July 18, 2020 was a review of Phoebe Bridgers Punisher.
So here I sit, roughly a year back in the game, and I have to tell you I’m enjoying every damn day. I want to thank everyone for the warm welcome(s) back, and the continued support from readers, Patrons, and advertisers. The first post-break review went live last September, and I’ve since published over 40 reviews, which is right about where I wanted to be. This includes reviews from Germany’s Fidelity International Magazine and I couldn’t be happier about our relationship as it brings more voices and different perspectives to TM. I’ve also penned a number of reviews for my friend and colleague darko.audio, had some of my art work in a few shows, so it has been a busy, if strange, year.
AudioStream launched just before RMAF 2011, so I’ve always had a soft spot for that wonderful show. I am fully booked for this year’s RMAF, scheduled for October 8 – 10, and very much look forward to socializing with readers, friends, and colleagues for the first time since Munich 2019.
In the forest of mankind, the twisted oak survives the woodcutter’s ax
Today also happens to mark my 60th birthday, and I can remember, like it was yesterday, thinking that my then 30-year old uncle was just so old. Time has a funny way of changing.
I very much look forward to more.
Cheers.
- Growing up, my father (MSEE) was a Stereophile subscriber, I (BA Fine Art) was a Listener, and he got to read that AWSI in the magazine which meant the world to me.