The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds
Capitol Records revisits Pet Sounds with its 2026 Definitive Sound Series One-Step release, delivering one of the most natural and emotionally engaging presentations of this legendary album I’ve heard.
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Van Halen’s 1984 Gets the UltraDisc One-Step Treatment from Mobile Fidelity
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab is giving Van Halen’s iconic 1984 the full audiophile treatment with a new UltraDisc One-Step 45RPM box set and Hybrid SACD sourced from the original analog master tapes. Here’s why this could become the definitive version of a rock classic.
WORLD’S FIRST REVIEW: Fink – 'Wheels Turn Beneath My Feet' Vinyl Reissue
Wheels Turn Beneath My Feet finally returns to vinyl for the first time since 2012, and this new reissue from Experience Vinyl and Ninja Tune delivers quiet surfaces, stunning realism, expansive soundstage, and emotionally engaging performances worthy of the album’s legendary reputation.
Sony Enters the Audiophile Vinyl Game with the New “Artone Signature” Series
Sony launches the Artone Signature series, a new line of audiophile vinyl. The debut release, Golden Earring’s Moontan, features premium mastering, deluxe packaging, and an in-house production process for serious vinyl collectors and hi-fi enthusiasts.
Bud Shank’s Holiday in Brazil Finally Gets the Recognition It Deserves
Recorded in 1958, years before bossa nova became a global phenomenon, Bud Shank’s 'Holiday in Brazil' captures jazz and Brazilian music colliding in real time. This new Impex Records pressing shines a spotlight on one of the most overlooked and atmospheric jazz recordings of its era.
The Rolling Stones Announce: Foreign Tongues
A New Album Arrives July 10 and Honestly… This Is Great News for Rock Music
The The Rolling Stones are officially back with a brand-new studio album titled Foreign Tongues, arriving July 10, 2026. The announcement comes alongside the release of the album’s first single, In the Stars,
AXPONA Has Been Acquired by Sound & Fury LLC. What This Could Mean for the Future of America’s Biggest Audio Show
Just weeks after a record breaking year for AXPONA, one of the biggest names in high end audio events is officially changing hands.
AXPONA, short for Audio Expo North America, has been acquired by Sound & Fury LLC, ending JD Events’ long run as the owner and operator of the