Along with the unexpected revival of vinyl comes the question, why has this happened? And what better people to ask than the musicians and vinyl enthusiasts themselves? Jennifer Otter Bickerdike, author of Why Vinyl Matters, fills a book full of interviews, photos, information and anecdotes looking for answers to this very question. Bickerdike has dedicated her life to music, … [Read more...] about Book Review: Why Vinyl Matters
Review: The War On Drugs – A Deeper Understanding
The War On Drugs return to the limelight with their first new material since 2014’s Lost In The Dream. The War On Drugs just seem like one of those bands that wouldn’t enjoy the monotony of recording - more comfortable being on the road, playing live and generally getting their music out there. And it’s this thought that makes A Deeper Understanding so juxtaposed; on the one … [Read more...] about Review: The War On Drugs – A Deeper Understanding
Abbey Road Album Playback: Brian Eno’s Early Works
Vinyl Chapters gets an invite to the legendary Abbey Road Studios to listen to the new half-speed remastered recordings of Brian Eno’s early works. Of course we said yes! As I walk past the myriad of tourists waltzing along the zebra crossing trying to recreate the classic Beatles album cover, and then look over to music fans scrawling their band names and love messages onto … [Read more...] about Abbey Road Album Playback: Brian Eno’s Early Works
Review: Mura Masa – Mura Masa
On his highly anticipated, self-titled debut album, the Guernsey-born, London-based producer known as Mura Masa - 21-year-old Alex Crossan - has conjured a cohesive record that skilfully reconciles a star-studded mix-tape sensibility with the ingenious flow of an old-fashioned, album-style structure, connecting the dots between genres with irresistible verve and pinpoint … [Read more...] about Review: Mura Masa – Mura Masa
Album Review: Floating Points: Reflections – Mojave Desert
We take a look at the powerful new record from Floating Points, and continue to be impressed by the musicians impressive grasp of musicianship. Floating Points, aka London-based producer, composer, neuroscientist, multi-instrumentalist and DJ Sam Shepherd, has quietly carved out a burgeoning niche for himself in recent years, equally acclaimed for his genre-bleeding … [Read more...] about Album Review: Floating Points: Reflections – Mojave Desert
5 Ways To Transform Your Unwanted Vinyl
Vinyl Chapters writer Poppy Scarlett takes an unconventional look at different ways to transform your unwanted vinyl that you never thought possible. Dig out those damaged records or the ones you don't listen to anymore and give these a go! Now, we all know that vinyl is an incredible way to listen to our most treasured artist or genre of music. But what if there … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Transform Your Unwanted Vinyl