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Stereo

Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 902: The story of stereo, part 2

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Stereo

We are always pouring sound into our heads, whether we’re using some kind of speakers or wearing headphones. And I’m

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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 901: The story of stereo, part 1

November 27, 2020November 26, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Stereo

Our ears are amazing things. Evolution has endowed us with an ability that allows us to determine the direction of

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Music News 

Music Nerd Heaven: Three Necessities For An Audiophile Sanctuary

April 21, 2019February 18, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Stereo, Vinyl

[A guest post from Jess Walter aimed at anyone who wants to get really serious about creating a dedicated space

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Music History 

The introduction of stereo recordings wasn’t a slam dunk. Here’s how it was sold to a public that initially didn’t care.

December 14, 2018December 13, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Stereo

The public tends to be skeptical whenever anyone tries to sell is a new music-listening technology. For example, Columbia Records’

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Music News 

Sure, we’ve heard of 3D audio. Grab some headphones because this is 8D audio.

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 Alan Cross 2 Comments 5.1, 8D music, Linkin Park, Quadraphonic, Stereo

Created and presented properly, a stereo recording gives the listening a send of space. If you close your eyes, your

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Music History 

When Mono Records Were Still a Thing

June 16, 2016 Alan Cross 2 Comments Beatles, Duophonic, Mono, Stereo

Everything that gets released today is, at a minimum, produced in stereo: two distinct channels (left and right) with the

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Gadgets 

This is the Coolest Multimedia System I’ve Seen in a While

March 6, 2016March 5, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Harmon Kardon, Multimedia, Projector, Sound System, Stereo

It’s called the XGIMI Z4 Aurora. Cumbersome name, I know, but just look at what this thing can do. You

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Gadgets 

Check Out This Cool Compact Stereo System

January 13, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Naim, Stereo

Please tell me you’re not listening to music over computer speakers or just through crappy ear buds. Musicians, producers and

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Music History 

The Wild Story of the Man Who Invented Stereo

April 2, 2015April 2, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Abbey Road, Alan Blumlein, EMI, Stereo

Later this month, I’ll have an Ongoing History of New Music episode on the history of the home stereo. Part of

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Music History 

Come Back with Me to a Time When Speakers and Stereos REALLY Mattered

January 4, 2015January 25, 2015 Alan Cross 9 Comments 10 Most Influential Speakers, Akai, Audio Gear, Audiophile, Klipsch, Sansui, Stereo

I still remember my first stereo system. With $500 I earned at the soft ice cream parlour/pool hall in my

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Music Industry 

Is Mono the New Thing?

September 9, 2014September 9, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Mono, Stereo

When stereo records began seeping into the mainstream in the late 50s, music fans were told that binaural recordings offered

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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    In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
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    This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
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  • Inside the Toronto Sports Media Scene – Jonah Sigel in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 025 March 17, 2021
    Being a Toronto sports fan hasn’t been easy for many generations of Torontonians. Of course, the Raptors NBA title was kind of a reset for the city, and there were a couple of crazy Blue Jays runs a few years back, but those were more so the Toronto sports awakening for Millenials. For Gen X, […]
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