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#NewMusicFriday: Kicking Myself into 2025

January 3, 2025 Stephen Mejias

The start of any new year is a relatively slow period for new music releases. So, rather than offer 15 new titles for this first Friday of 2025, I’ll share 15 titles that could have easily been included in my List of 50 from 2024.

Album of the Week: Jeff Parker ETA IVtet | The Way Out of Easy

January 3, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I’m happy and we’re fortunate this kind of music is being made today.

TM News: The Near Term

January 2, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I’m not a maker of big plans for the New Year. No diets (although I should), no new exercise routines (ditto), no abstinence, no resolutions other than to keep on keepin’ on.

#NewMusicFriday: A List of 50 from 2024

December 27, 2024 Stephen Mejias

When compiling a list like this, I inevitably question my motives. What am I trying to communicate? What do I love about this music? What do I love about any music?

Album of the Week: Milan W. | Leave Another Day

December 27, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Has any other human condition produced more music than heartbreak?

2024: A Year in Review(s)

December 24, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

I am a terrible time keeper. Everyone who knows me knows this and my internal clock has been busted for as long as I can remember. And for you wise guys, my internal compass remains spot on.

Fyne Audio Releases the New Vintage Classic Gold SP Series of Loudspeakers

December 23, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Fyne Audio’s new Vintage Classic Gold SP Series slots in between their Classic and Vintage Series of classic vintage-inspired speakers.

#NewMusicFriday: December 20, 2024

December 20, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Just one selection for today as we prepare for the holidays and work on our favorites of 2024.

Album of the Week: Cindy Lee | Diamond Jubilee

December 20, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Stunning in scope, style, and substance.

HiFi Bargains: HoloAudio Red DDC & Network Streamer

December 19, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes it’s nice to come across a hifi product that does what it’s supposed to do without trying to do extra, and it’s even nicer when that hifi product is a genuine HiFi Bargain.

JPLAY Now Offers HQPlayer Integration

December 17, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Gentleman, start your upsampling.

Introducing the Grimm Audio PW1 Phono Preamplifier

December 16, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

We got a sneak peek at the Grimm Audio PW1 Phono Preamp at High End Munich 2024 and today’s news is it’s coming to the US in April.

HiFi Bargains: Atoll SDA300 Signature Streaming Integrated Amplifier

December 14, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

It’s all about levels.

#NewMusicFriday: December 13, 2024

December 13, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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.