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Beyond Journey: Ross Valory Brings All of the Above to Vinyl

Beyond Journey: Ross Valory Brings All of the Above to Vinyl

Journey cofounder Ross Valory’s legendary bass work takes center stage in his new solo album, *All of the Above*, a remastered vinyl release. In our interview, he discusses the album’s journey, the new track “City Lights,” and his creative life beyond Journey.

CDs Are Growing Faster Than Vinyl. But Is Listening Still the Point?

CDs Are Growing Faster Than Vinyl. But Is Listening Still the Point?

CD sales are growing faster than vinyl, driven by affordability, collectibility, and superfans. But as more buyers purchase physical music without owning a player, is listening still the point?

Is Vinyl Collecting Becoming Too Data Driven?

Is Vinyl Collecting Becoming Too Data Driven?

As new tools promise to track record wear, play counts, cleaning history, and cartridge life, vinyl collecting may be entering its data-driven era. But does better information help us enjoy our records, or make us afraid to play them?

Taylor Swift’s Wedding Was Private. The Machine Around It Wasn’t.

Taylor Swift’s Wedding Was Private. The Machine Around It Wasn’t.

Taylor Swift’s wedding may not be a vinyl story on the surface, but the reaction around it says a lot about modern music fandom. When an artist becomes this big, even a private life event can turn into a public economy of media, branding, fan attention, and collectible culture.

A Vinyl Time Capsule for America at 250

A Vinyl Time Capsule for America at 250

A vinyl time capsule for America at 250, exploring 25 records that capture the nation’s roots, struggles, reinventions, and cultural soundtrack.

The Vinyl Comeback Needs a Cleanup Plan

The Vinyl Comeback Needs a Cleanup Plan

Vinyl’s comeback has been worth celebrating, but growth brings responsibility. As Warner Music Group tests record take-back programs, the industry faces a bigger question: can vinyl keep expanding without ignoring waste, overproduction, and quality?

I Sat Down With Supersense to Talk Mastercuts, Tape, and the Questions Collectors Are Asking

I Sat Down With Supersense to Talk Mastercuts, Tape, and the Questions Collectors Are Asking

A companion piece to my full Supersense interview, exploring Mastercuts, tape sources, lacquer durability, and why this unusual analog format has sparked so much conversation among collectors.