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Hey! I’m Marc from Sound Matters (that’s me holding the copy of Aladdin Sane at my local record store.

Welcome to the Sound Matters community where all about regaining a more authentic music experience. We believe in the vinyl format as the best way to own music and experience music. Audiences are more invested in music when they own it physically, and this ultimately leads to a more enriched music culture.

After completing a BSc Hons degree in Music Technology and spending the best part of ten years working for the audio brand Shure, I went full time sharing my experience and expertise to help vinyl enthusiasts and the wider music community get the most from their vinyl records and listening experience.

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September 5, 2024

Albums for Autumn – Five Cozy Records for Fall

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As the seasons change, so does our taste for music. We naturally adjust the type of music we choose as the seasons change. In this video, let's put the spotlight on the perfect albums for autumn/fall. Share your suggestions in the comments.

My picks:

John Frusciante - Curtains
Neil Young - After the Gold Rush
Lindsey Buckingham - Under the Skin
The Moody Blues - Days of Future Past
Counting Crows - August & Everything After

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Albums for Autumn: Cozy Records for Fall - Share Your Suggestions

John Peel’s famous surface noise quote is held up as capturing perfectly the sentiment behind vinyl’s unlikely revival in the digital age. Digital music production and playback has allowed us to clean up the noise of analog tape and production techniques. But if perfection is what we’ve been striving for, why is a format with inherent surface noise selling at a 30-year high?

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Surface Noise. How Vinyl Speaks to Our Desire for Authenticity

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Are Crosley Record Players really that bad? They certainly get a bad rap. While it's true that they are essentially a fashion accessory/toy and they don't sound very good, they do have their place. I bought my daughter one, and today, I discuss why I think it's time we put snobbery aside and stop talking down these record players.

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I Bought My Daughter a Crosley: Time to Stop Knocking These Record Players

Your record player or turntable’s needle (better known as the stylus) is the first point in the audio signal chain. For it to perform at its best, you need to keep it clean.

Today we cover the vinyl 101 topic of 'how to clean your stylus' in a way that avoids damage to the stylus/needle or cantilever.

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How to Clean Your Turntable Stylus - Avoid Damage!

An interesting take on the traditional 45-adaptor. These adaptors from Reggae Roast pay tribute to one of the most iconic Reggae labels of all time, Trojan Records and double up as a record weight, and an adaptor for larger 7-inch single spindle holes.

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Explore this exciting genre with our round-up of the best classic rock albums. From the Beatles and the Stones, to Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and so much more.

Best owned on vinyl, it’s time to turn up the volume on classic rock.

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Best Classic Rock Albums - How Many of These Do You Own?

How much do you spend on your music streaming service? And on top of that, how much a month do your other streaming services for films and video cost? Probably quite a lot, right?

After a recent charity shop (thrift store) visit, I might be about to abandon all streaming for Vinyl, CDs, & DVDs.

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Why I'm About to Abandon Streaming Services for Vinyl, CDs, & DVDs

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A VINYL RECORD WEBSITE FOR THE DIGITAL AGE

We help you get the most amazing sound
and experience from your vinyl records.

Sound Matters: Your Online Vinyl Record Magazine

Cut Through The Jargon. Spin More Records.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

It's YOUR SOUND MATTERS

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Albums for Autumn – Five Cozy Records for Fall

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Best Classic Rock Albums to Own on Vinyl

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Records Are Inferior? Why I Collect Vinyl In the Digital Age

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A VINYL RECORD WEBSITE FOR THE DIGITAL AGE

We help you get the most amazing soundand experience from your vinyl records.

Sound Matters: Your Online Vinyl Record Magazine

Cut Through The Jargon. Spin More Records.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

It's YOUR SOUND MATTERS

What our subscribers say:

Albums for Autumn – Five Cozy Records for Fall

Latest

Win a Fluance RT81+ Turntable – Celebrating 25 Years

Best Classic Rock Albums to Own on Vinyl

Rega Introduces New Nd7 Moving Magnet Cartridge

Records Are Inferior? Why I Collect Vinyl In the Digital Age

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