Music is a funny old business. Trends come and go, bands are hot then not, and the ways we listen to music constantly change with time. If you told someone in the 60s that in the future we’d have tiny devices we carry around with us that send thousands of songs instantly to your ears, they’d have thought you were smoking something. On the other hand, if you’d asked someone from … [Read more...] about Vinyl vs. Streaming: Should There Be A Competition?
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Cheap Vinyl: 5 Places To Find Those Bargain Records
Everyone likes a bargain, and there’s nothing better than stumbling across a cheap vinyl record that you’ve had your eye on for a while. With the rising prices of records due to their surge in popularity, it’s good to know there are still places out there you can hunt down cheap used records, and it's easier than you think if you know where to look. Have a bit of patience and … [Read more...] about Cheap Vinyl: 5 Places To Find Those Bargain Records
Your Bass or Mine: An Appreciation of the Bass Player
When it comes to bands, a lot of people tend to forget how important the bass is. There are always the usual jokes about the bassist being the un-cool one with no personality (a theory I heavily disagree with, being a former bass player), and that they lack the stage presence of other members of the group. Bass players can stand out; look at the front of London Calling … [Read more...] about Your Bass or Mine: An Appreciation of the Bass Player
Why You Should Listen To Albums In Full
In this fast-paced world, instant gratification has become somewhat ingrained into our society. You can stream films and music in seconds, laze around your house whilst your favourite meal is delivered to you in minutes, or use the internet to find answers straight away during disagreements with friends about pub quiz questions. It’s no wonder a huge chunk of people don’t … [Read more...] about Why You Should Listen To Albums In Full