Sound Chaser #8: Pulling Mussels from a (Tape) Shell

Sound Chaser #8: Pulling Mussels from a (Tape) Shell

Each side of the one-sheet lyrics insert accompanying Squeeze's latest LP, Trixies (Love/BMG), has been divvied up into three equal columns that can be folded over to replicate a 4" × 11½" nightclub menu. Subtitled "Trixies Concoctions Menu," the insert conjures the theme of the 13-track song cycle that comprises Trixies, whose storyline traces several scenes set in and around a fictional nightclub.

Monitor Audio, Rotel, and Kevro at Montreal Audiofest 2026

Monitor Audio, Rotel, and Kevro at Montreal Audiofest 2026

In our latest, bonus video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Sheldon Ginn, president of Kevro, about the gear shown in the company's room, including the Rotel Michi Q5 Transport DAC, Rotel Michi S5 amplifier, and Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G speakers.

Rabbit Holes #22: Wish You Were Here 50

Rabbit Holes #22: Wish You Were Here 50

Wish You Were Here isn't my favorite Pink Floyd album, but I can't deny its success or how often it has played within earshot over the course of my life. Released mid-1975 to mixed reviews, time worked in its favor: Today many consider it a peer to the group's masterpiece, The Dark Side of the Moon.

Harmonia Distribution at Montreal Audiofest 2026

Harmonia Distribution at Montreal Audiofest 2026

In our latest, bonus video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Jeff Coates, director of sales for Harmonia Distribution, about the gear shown in the company's room, including Ø Audio Icon 12 speakers, a PrimaLuna EVO 100 tube DAC, and PrimaLuna EVO 400 preamplifier.

Axiss Audio, Reed, Soulution, and Rockport Technologies in the Aster Room at AXPONA 2026

Axiss Audio, Reed, Soulution, and Rockport Technologies in the Aster Room at AXPONA 2026

Ken Micallef speaks with Axiss Audio Owner, CEO, and Chief Audiophile Cliff Duffey about all the gear in the company's Aster room at AXPONA 2026, which included a Reed Muse 1C turntable, Soulution 717 amplifiers, and Rockport Technologies Lyra speakers.

Axiss Audio in the Imagination Room at AXPONA 2026

Axiss Audio in the Imagination Room at AXPONA 2026

Ken Micallef speaks with Axiss Audio VP of Sales and Dealer Relations TJ Goldsby about all the gear in the company's Imagination room at AXPONA 2026, which included a Transrotor Rondino Nero turntable, Koetsu Onyx cartridge, and Gauder Akustik DARC-240 speakers.

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