Collecting / 6 MIN READ
Record Store Day, from the list to the counter
How the day began, how to read a release entry and what to check with your shop before you queue.
Listening
Listening / 5 MIN READ
Why CDs are finding new collectors
Cheaper albums, small players and packages worth keeping, for listeners who already stream.
Listening / 6 MIN READ
What are those album ratings actually rating?
Five services, different scales, and the distinction between loving an album and recommending its pressing.
Listening / 5 MIN READ
Your records deserve a listening history
Why vinyl listeners scrobble to Last.fm, and where Discogs comes in.
Listening / 5 MIN READ
How to check turntable speed with your phone
RPM, calibration and what a wow reading actually measures.
Listening / 4 MIN READ
How to clean your stylus without making it worse
Brush direction, inspection and why liquids and gels depend on your cartridge.