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Austin’s Equipment Room Revives a Century-Old Japanese Bar Concept

The team behind the "hi-fi vinyl sanctuary" chats about what to expect, from the music selection to the cocktail menu

Why Vintage Hi-Fi Is Having a Moment — And How to Get in the Game

The market is booming for classic components that create that "warm" sound

Does an LP With Real Cannabis Leaves Represent Peak Vinyl?

A new edition of Sleep's "Dopesmoker" has weed pressed into the record

The White House Has Its Own Record Collection, and It's Fantastic

Jimmy Carter's grandson rediscovered a treasure trove of vinyl that was once curated for the presidential residence

CD Sales Rise for the First Time in Almost 20 Years

You've heard about vinyl's resurgence, but why are CDs making a comeback?

Is the Vinyl Boom Actually Hurting Independent Music?

Supply chain issues are still plaguing indie labels, artists and record stores, but are huge pressings by pop stars like Adele and Taylor Swift to blame?

No, Old Music Isn’t “Killing” New Music

A new Atlantic piece claims otherwise

Taylor Swift Announced as Record Store Day’s First-Ever Global Ambassador

The pop star will announce a special RSD release in the coming weeks

22 Trends That Will Define the Lives of American Men in 2022

We don't want to bore you with more talk of NFTs and the metaverse. But it was pretty much impossible not to mention those things.

Review: The Pro-Ject Debut PRO Is the Best Turntable Under $1,000

A new souped-up version of Pro-Ject's Debut Carbon EVO has arrived. Is it worth the extra $400?

Another Funk and Soul Revival Is Upon Us — And This Time It’s on Vinyl

The Rare Sounds record club is giving listeners the chance to hear these '90s releases as they were intended

Save Big on a Great Turntable and Speaker Combo

The Pro-Ject Audio Debut Carbon DC and the PSB Alpha P5 will satisfy just about anyone

Tower Records Has Returned, Online

Fans of physical media, take a victory lap

Vinyl Records Outsell CDs for the First Time Since the ’80s

However, as you might expect, streaming beat them both

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Another Funk and Soul Revival Is Upon Us — And This Time It’s on Vinyl

The Rare Sounds record club is giving listeners the chance to hear these '90s releases as they were intended

Save Big on a Great Turntable and Speaker Combo

The Pro-Ject Audio Debut Carbon DC and the PSB Alpha P5 will satisfy just about anyone

Tower Records Has Returned, Online

Fans of physical media, take a victory lap

Vinyl Records Outsell CDs for the First Time Since the ’80s

However, as you might expect, streaming beat them both

Save $25 on This Upgraded But Still Affordable Pro-Ject Audio Phono Preamp

It will bring your whole vinyl setup into greater focus

This Sub-$500 Turntable-and-Speaker Bundle Will Not Disappoint

If you've been looking to get into the hobby, this is a perfect way in

The Best Vinyl Setups From $500 to $5,000

You've been thinking about getting into vinyl. There's never been a better time.

Toward Understanding the Appeal of Vinyl

It's less practical than Spotify and way more expensive. And maybe that's why we love it.

Fire at Lacquer Factory Threatens Worldwide Vinyl Record Supply

"I imagine this will affect everyone," Third Man Records' Ben Blackwell said

Why Millennials Refuse to Let Go of Physical Media

The last generation to know life before the internet hasn't fully switched over to streaming

The Easiest (and Cheapest) Way to Improve the Sound of Your Vinyl Setup

Those crackles and pops? They're terrible, not charming.

Dinner Plan: Highland Park

Nouveau Italian and a bar with a best-in-LA vinyl collection

Moby’s Selling Off His Personal Vinyl Collection for Charity

Beneficiaries: A physician’s fund, your record collection