Revinylization #75: Heart's Dreamboat Annie Gets a Sonic Facelift

Revinylization #75: Heart's Dreamboat Annie Gets a Sonic Facelift

Jun 08, 2026
Hard rock in the 1970s was mostly a game for dudes. Although Janis Joplin and Grace Slick had broken through in the 1960s with major rock hits, Coven lead singer Jinx Dawson had gained some notoriety, and Fanny (one of the first all-female rock bands) had some success, the rock charts were male dominated. Enter the Wilson sisters, Ann and Nancy.

Don Dixon, Coproducer of R.E.M.'s Murmur and Reckoning

Don Dixon, Coproducer of R.E.M.'s Murmur and Reckoning

Jun 07, 2026
Over the past 40 years, R.E.M.'s 1983 full-length debut, Murmur, has come to seem ever more timeless. "There's something very special about that record that you can't put into words exactly," mused Don Dixon, who coproduced Murmur and its follow-up, Reckoning, in a recent interview.

T+A MP 3100 HV G3 multisource player

T+A MP 3100 HV G3 multisource player

Jun 05, 2026
When auditioning a new audio component, I invariably start with some ideas about what I should listen for, based on my preconceptions about the pitfalls and propensities of products in its category. For example, with digital, I'm listening for sound that's awake and unprocessed. With every component, I start by hoping I can spot their colorations and assess their level of importance.
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