Record Store Day is almost upon us with this year’s event set for April 12. Big Wreck has been tapped to be the official ambassadors for this year. Here’s the official list for
Read MoreThere was a time when your favourite band would occasionally send out a piece of music just for members of the official fan club. The Beatles were very good at this, especially around
Read MoreUnlike a digital file or a CD, a vinyl record will eventually wear out after it’s played a lot. This shouldn’t come as a surprise given that to play a record, you have
Read MoreThe Velvet Underground has often been called the first-ever alt-rock band because of their unconventional approach to music, lyrics, arrangement, and style. One part of that was the drumming of Mo Tucker. First,
Read MoreIf you’re going to spend some money on vinyl this holiday season, you might enjoy this quick tutorial on how a vinyl record holds stereo sound. (Via Rick J)
Read MoreIf you’re old enough, you might remember when some cereal boxes came with a record. It wasn’t inside like a Crackerjack prize; it was part of the exterior packaging. You carefully cut it
Read MoreVinyl sales have been increasing by double digits every year since 2024. Some buyers actually play their records, but others are concerned just with collecting them. Discogs.com tracks this sort of thing and
Read MoreSometimes when there’s absolutely nothing on, I’ll watch a show like Storage Wars, Pawn Stars, and in a pinch Antiques Roadshow because it’s fun to see people discover that they’ve got some sort
Read MoreThe Black Friday edition of Record Store Day is coming up. If you plan to go out shopping, you may encounter 12-inch records that spin at 45 RPM. Why do they tend to
Read MoreThere’s money to be made in reissues of classic albums. Next up is 54•40 and their “green” album from 1986. Not only does it included remastered songs but also alternate versions and three
Read More[A heads-up from Elisa F.G. – AC] A collection is only as big as the space it’s allotted so you be the judge Got any space for more records? Toronto’s best sellers in
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