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Big Thief Played 29 Unreleased Songs in One Night. That’s Kind of Brilliant.

Big Thief Played 29 Unreleased Songs in One Night. That’s Kind of Brilliant.

Big Thief debuted all 29 songs from their unreleased triple album 'Horsepower' in a single night at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. In an era of teasers, clips, and instant reactions, the band turned listening itself into the event.

Audiophile Vinyl Is Finally Discovering the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s

Audiophile Vinyl Is Finally Discovering the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s

Audiophile vinyl is finally moving beyond the usual classics. R.E.M.’s new *Reckoning* One Step points to a broader shift toward premium editions of ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s albums, but are $100 plus records really the future of the format?

Should Vinyl Collectors Stop Preordering New Albums?

Should Vinyl Collectors Stop Preordering New Albums?

Vinyl collectors are paying more, preordering earlier, and sometimes receiving albums that differ from the final digital release. Is it time to stop preordering until we know exactly what is on the record?

Frank Beard, ZZ Top Drummer, Dies at 77: Why Fandango! Is the Record to Play Tonight

Frank Beard, ZZ Top Drummer, Dies at 77: Why Fandango! Is the Record to Play Tonight

Frank Beard, the legendary drummer behind ZZ Top’s unmistakable groove, has died at 77. We look back at his legacy, and why Fandango! is the record to play tonight.

Columbia House Is Closing. Did It Help Create the Modern Music Collector?

Columbia House Is Closing. Did It Help Create the Modern Music Collector?

Columbia House is closing after 71 years, but its influence may be bigger than nostalgia. From mail order discovery to today’s vinyl revival, the music club helped shape how generations learned to collect, own, and connect with music.

Eric Schenkman’s Ten Smiles Is a Lifetime of Guitar Music Coming Together

Eric Schenkman’s Ten Smiles Is a Lifetime of Guitar Music Coming Together

Eric Schenkman of Spin Doctors opens up about Ten Smiles, a deeply personal solo album shaped by decades of guitar playing, songwriting, friendships, live performance, and stories that sometimes took years to become songs.

Is Gen Z Actually Saving Physical Music?

Is Gen Z Actually Saving Physical Music?

Gen Z may not be saving physical music in the traditional audiophile sense, but their renewed interest in vinyl, CDs, and ownership suggests something meaningful: albums still matter when they feel personal, permanent, and worth holding.