Sales for the long-forgotten format are up for the first time since 2004, echoing the surprise resurgence of vinyl. This is why…
One kissa is all it takes: Tokyo’s finest jazz haunts – in pictures
Jazz kissa are niche Japanese cafes stacked with whisky, vinyl and high-end audio systems. The Guardian’s Philip Arneill captured their unique charm.
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Spatial Audio Is Here to Stay, What Now?
With the rise of audio technologies such as Dolby Atmos on streaming platforms, spatial audio has become unmissable for all artists. Whether we discuss the perspective of well-established musicians or emerging artists, there’s no denying that the music industry is evolving, and leaning more and more toward a potential new standard of audio experience.
REVIEW: Paul Mottram
Bebop Spoken Here’s Lance Liddle says the album, “is sublime and I like it very much.”
LIVE REVIEW: Joshua Jaswon Octet
Camden New Journal’s Rob Ryan celebrates the time-honoured connection between poetry and jazz
Jana Herzen Reflects on Motéma at 20
A DownBeat interview with the founder.
The Point of Spotify Playlists Is Not Streams
Your ROI for Spotify playlists will probably be $0, at least for a while when you first start out. But that’s okay.
LIVE REVIEW: Shear Brass
Shear Brass at Ronnie Scott’s: a Sunday treat for George Shearing fans
REVIEW: Matt Carter
LJN’s Frank Griffith writes, “With inspired solos amalgamated with colourful and distinctive pieces this is a most enjoyable new release to have emerged from the bedrock of new voices in UK Jazz in the third decade of the new millennium.”
Apple Has $19 EarPods with USB-C Now, Offering Lossless Audio Support
Apple unveiled the new iPhone 15 models last week—with a new addition to the accessory line-up. Now EarPods are available with USB-C connectors, offering lossless playback.
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