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Nine Inch Nails: Pretty Hate Machine – Classic Albums

This month we celebrate the release of Nine Inch Nails debut album Pretty Hate Machine by looking at the genesis of the industrial rock giants and the LP that bought the musical mastery of Trent Reznor to the masses.  It’s hard to come to terms with the fact that NIN released their debut album thirty years ago this month. The music produced and performed by Reznor sounds … [Read more...] about Nine Inch Nails: Pretty Hate Machine – Classic Albums

New Music Fridays – 4th October 2019

Welcome to Friday and this week's new music choices! This week we're on a rock vibe, with each catchy track below able to either entice you in, spit you out or rattle your bones with pure rock energy. Whether it's youthful exuberance or a well-tailored indie-pop thinker, each song offers something different to keep you enticed. As always, click the pics to hear the … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 4th October 2019

Tracking Force: Setting The Correct Weight For Your Turntable

Tracking force is a pretty simple concept but can be daunting for newbies or the first purchase of a deck with a tracking force option. This article aims to give you an overall idea of what tracking force is, how it can affect the sound of the record and also guide you through the set up on your own record player.   What Is Tracking Force? Tracking Force is the weight … [Read more...] about Tracking Force: Setting The Correct Weight For Your Turntable

Supergrass: I Should Coco – Classic Albums

One of the biggest news stories to come out last week was an announcement that 90’s indie rocker Supergrass were getting back together and touring in 2020. Inspired by this news we look back at the trio’s debut album I Should Coco, which turns 25 next year.   When Supergrass released their debut album I Should Coco in the Summer of 1995, the eyes of the music industry and … [Read more...] about Supergrass: I Should Coco – Classic Albums