The Resurgence of Vinyl Records: Why Gen Z Is Bringing Back Analog Sound

Retro revival as a third of adults own a vintage music player – survey

Nearly a fifth of the Gen Z age group surveyed said they own a vinyl record player, Aviva said.

‘It’s incredible’: Why this DJ is trying to get Gen Zs hooked on the gramophone

Forget the vinyl revival, DJ Mono is backing a resurgence of one of the first recorded music formats – the 78 and the gramophone.

Sennheiser just gave me a compelling reason to retire my Bose and Sony headphones

As audio quality reaches technological limits, brands are exploring alternative features.

Today's 2-hour lucky dip into the pastFORWARD '80s alt/post-punk/new wave archive will no doubt unearth more glorious surprises. Hear what commercial radio doesn't sound like on pastFORWARD. Starts @ 1:00 PM ET, LGT streaming options [Live]

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The Best-Sounding Wireless Earbuds I've Tested

If you're looking for an elevated sound experience, these are CNET's current picks, including a few budget options, for earbuds that deliver the best sound quality.

This is what I've hooked up to my spare PCIe slot, and it brings me more joy than my graphics card

A dedicated sound card in 2026 'sounds' ridiculous until you actually use one

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Returns to Broadway After 30 Years

After nearly three decades away, THE SOUND OF MUSIC is coming back to Broadway. “People are hungry for meaningful shared...

Rhythm Heaven Groove review: Nintendo's wacky music game sticks to the hits

Rhythm Heaven Groove revives a musical cult classic in safe fashion, with only one or two surprises to keep an old formula fresh.

Charli XCX Unveils New Songs During Intimate Brooklyn Pop-Up Performance

Fans at a surprise Brooklyn event got an early listen to new music as Charli XCX introduced several unreleased songs during a special pop-up performan...

‘Sound of Music’ Revival and ‘A Few Good Men’ With Bradley Whitford Head to Broadway

Revivals of “The Sound of Music” and “A Few Good Men” will return to Broadway as part of Lincoln Center Theater’s upcoming 2026-2027 season. “The Sound of Music” opens at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in the spring under the direction of Lincoln Center Theater’s artistic director Lear deBessonet, who recently steered “Ragtime” to four Tony []

The Village People wrote a disco anthem. Grandpa Pudding Brains found a mirror

Grandpa Pudding Brains is back on the Y.M.C.A. beat, explaining that the Village People classic became a monster hit again 30 years after its original launch, which is adorable if you believe 1978 was in the Clinton administration. Y.M.C.A. came out in 1978, but Grandpa Pudding Brains says it was 30 years ago, because numbers are just little flags you wave while the band plays you off. — Read the rest The post The Village People wrote a disco anthem. Grandpa Pudding Brains found a mirror appeared first on Boing Boing.

Legendary radio service falls silent - 'despite providing proof of nuke attack on UK'

Once regarded as revolutionary new technology, it provided a lifeline for millions of radio listeners during World War II and brought us everything from the Shipping Forecast to the Test Match in its heyday, but now long wave has been switched off.

New Irish music mag leading cassette tape revival

Exciting new acts going back to the future with retro combo

San Antonio’s ¡Viaje! vinyl nights find a home at Pearl cocktail spot Jue Let

¡Viaje!’s Summer Vinyl Series has settled into its groove at Jue Let, the innovative Pearl cocktail bar opened by Best Quality Daughter’s Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin. On Sunday, June 14, DJ Rambo Salinas and DJ Nandez took over the decks. The second night of the series brought a global sweep of sound, from cumbia to banda, [] The post San Antonio’s ¡Viaje! vinyl nights find a home at Pearl cocktail spot Jue Let appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Irish Chamber Orchestra Announces 2026/27 Season: Music as a Living Experience

Irish Chamber Orchestra (ICO) has announced its 2026/27 Season, where music becomes a living, shared experience shaped by world-class artists and bold, imaginative programming. Across the season, sound becomes story, drawing audiences into landscapes of nature, memory, and emotion. From internationally celebrated soloists to long-standing artistic collaborators, each programme offers a distinct journey; intimate, immersive, [] The post Irish Chamber Orchestra Announces 2026/27 Season: Music as a Living Experience appeared first on Limerick Post.

Uptown Records is officially back, with Yung Miami and G Herbo among first artists to be signed 

Uptown Records is making a comeback after contributing to the development of hip-hop and RB in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The iconic label, which was founded by the late hip-hop executive Andre Harrell, has formally relaunched under the Republic Collective umbrella, with music industry veteran Danielle Price Sanders serving as president of Uptown...

Trying out the new Nissan Personalized Sound feature

Nissan released a feature in December that adjusts the audio equalizer based on your hearing patterns. See what we learned while using it. Read more: https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2026/06/29/nissans-personalized-sound-feature-tunes-the-car-to-your-ears/90684385007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Nearly 20 years after ‘Scraper Bike,’ the Trunk Boiz are back

Nearly 20 years after ‘Scraper Bike,’ the Trunk Boiz are back The legendary Oakland rap group has dropped a new album with rising local artist Seiji Oda. It’s a match made in hyphy heaven.

David Clayton-Thomas, Blood, Sweat & Tears singer, dies at 84

The Grammy Award-winning artist sold more than 40 million records, helping shape the sound of jazz-rock

LEE GREENWOOD: Trump can help finish the fight Frank Sinatra started

The artist behind God Bless the U.S.A. reveals how AM/FM radio profits from his recordings without paying performers under a century-old loophole.

Sennheiser Launches TeamConnect Ceiling M Plus

Sennheiser, the first choice for advanced audio technology that makes collaboration and learning easier, today announced the launch of the TeamConnect Ceiling M Plus (TCC M Plus), a new ceiling microphone designed to deliver simplicity of use and clarity of sound, combining streamlined deployment with consistently clear, natural speech for every participant in the room. [] The post Sennheiser Launches TeamConnect Ceiling M Plus appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Rhythm Heaven Groove Review - Hop, Skip, Sweep, And Throw Your Joy Con Out The Nearest Window

The cult classic series is back with the wonderful Rhythm Heaven Groove.

M.A.S.K. Series 2 Is Now Up For Pre-Order (And Includes Several Franchise Favorites)

M.A.S.K. returned to action with a brand new toyline last year, with beloved characters and vehicles like Matt Trakker, The Condor, Miles Mayhem, The Thunderhawk, and more making up the initial lineup. Now it’s time for the much-anticipated Wave 2, which brings a number of upgrades and improvements along with four more vehicles and characters, []

French, Korean artists to reimagine sound at Sejong Center

French, Korean artists to reimagine sound at Sejong Center

G.Na returns to music 10 years after sex-for-money scandal

Korean Canadian singer and actress G.Na is set to return to music with her first official release since 2016, nearly a decade after a prostitution scandal brought her career to a halt. The singer revealed Tuesday through a social media post that the song she will remake for her comeback, her 2010 debut hit I'll Back Off So You Can Live Better, was selected by fans. It's been a long time since I've revisited this chapter of my life, but somehow this feels like the right song to start with, sh

Amazon Prime Day 2026: Best TWS Earphone Deals

Gone are those days when you needed to pay a fortune to get a cinema-like experience on your earphones. We have products like the boAt Nirvana Zenith Pro that have flagship-grade features like large...

Gok Wan on DJing: ‘I don’t think I’ve ever been this physical in my life’

The fashionista and DJ is ‘celebrating’ his age and zest for life while listening to his body. By Lisa Salmon.

The Mongolian metal band playing the biggest venue in the UK

Marrying hard rock with ancient instruments, The Hu's live shows have become must-sees. Their frontman recounts how their sound went global

33 years later, the 3DO could make an unexpected comeback, but the '90s console revival is already being branded as "not legitimate"

33 years later, the 3DO could make an unexpected comeback, but the '90s console revival is already being branded as "not legitimate"

SB19 x Bamboo and more: Puregold OPM Con 2026 celebrates OPM across generations

From nostalgic classics to the latest releases, music bridged generations at “Puregold OPM Con Generations,” celebrating the rich and diverse landscape of Filipino music. Loud cheers echoed throughout the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, July 11, as Filipino artists from different eras came together for a night of surprise collaborations and memorable performances. The concert [] The post SB19 x Bamboo and more: Puregold OPM Con 2026 celebrates OPM across generations appeared first on Interaksyon.

Nu·Studio Modular And Portable Immersive Studio System Sold By ASG

The Nu·Studio System will debut publicly at the 2026 NAMM Show alongside Avid, with ASG serving as exclusive reseller Nu·Studio offers the first modular, portable studio designed for immersive audiovisual production to artists, broadcasters, producers, and creators, of all types. The Bozeman, MT based company was founded in 2024. Advanced Systems Group (ASG) today announced []

Doechii Confirms New Music Is On the Way As Her BET Awards Acceptance Speech With SZA Got Cut Short

The Swamp Princess had time today!

Blast from the past as GIMP 0.54 is revived in Flatpak form

Retro-computing fun for the nostalgic with first (and last) release to use Motif instead of GTK

Slate SoundBites for June 23, 2026

Build your answer from the sound up with our new game, SoundBites!

BelicoFest met the música mexicana moment. Will Angelenos match the hype?

When música mexicana reached the top of the global streaming charts in 2023 — led triumphantly by Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma’s “Ella Baila Sola” — independent concert promoter Andres Chavel sought to meet the moment with a festival that focused on the genre. “Mexican regional music that was exploding around the world,” he said. []