reviews

An Audiophile’s Guide To The Best Headphones

It sounds so simple but when it comes to the task of picking the right headphones making the correct decision can make all the difference.

Meze 11 Deco Earphones Review

The Deco 11 exudes style and looks like a cabinet maker’s audio dream in real life. There is something very elegant about processed timbers that express their pedigree in lines and shades of brown.

Typewriter

Critics. Part 2: What Will Happen To The Old School Critics? Actions. Louder. Words.

If someone’s feels they know better than the artists who create the music we listen to, why don’t they put that knowledge to use and give us the album we’re missing?

iPod and CDs

Critics. Part 1: Is There A Place For Critical Analysis In The Modern Music Business?

With a reported 1,100 new blogs created by music fans per day and far more sharing their opinions on social network sites, it begs the question – what is the role of the traditional reviewer?

Getting Better Indie Music Reviews

The independent musician of today is going to need to be dependent on press, reviews, interviews and stories on everything from real magazines to web magazines, review sites to reviewer blogs and everywhere in between.

Why Album Ratings Need To Die

“Don’t forget to rate [insert album/movie] at the bottom of your article.” It’s one command, by an editor I worked for, that irked me with no avail. It’s funny how everything in this world can be boiled down to the traditional academic system that emblazons a permanent number on your head.