11 of the best music documentaries, films and TV shows to watch on Netflix By Andrew Murphy, Mary Stone published 13 May 22 Feature Musical icons, seminal tracks, those who inspired and those whose due success never arrived: Netflix has it all covered.
28 record stores to visit before you die By Andrew Murphy published 24 April 22 From Liverpool to Lagos, these are 28 record stores you owe it to yourself to visit.
9 tips for buying second-hand vinyl By Andrew Murphy published 21 April 22 What to check for and how to find it when buying used records.
12 of the best-sounding vinyl records By Andrew Murphy published 20 April 22 Enough of dodgy presses, these records should get the best possible sound from your turntable
How to set up and position your speakers in 4 simple steps By Andrew Murphy published 31 March 22 Make sure your speakers are set up and positioned correctly in order to really hear them at their best.
Best speakers 2022: budget to premium stereo speakers By Andrew Murphy published 18 March 22 Best Buys Upgrade your home music system with our pick of the best speakers on the market right now.
11 of the best tracks to test your headphones By Andrew Murphy, Becky Roberts published 17 March 22 We've handpicked 10 songs that will give your headphones no place to hide...
25 of the best 1980s albums to test your speakers By Andrew Murphy published 14 March 22 We've put together some of the best albums from the 1980s to test your home hi-fi system.
How to build the perfect hi-fi system By Andrew Murphy published 9 March 22 Updated System building needs careful thought, so whether you're just starting or upgrading, allow us to offer a little advice.
10 of the most romantic albums to stream (or buy) this Valentine's Day By Andrew Murphy published 14 February 22 Why come up with the words to express your love this Valentine's Day when these ten records can do it for you?
10 of the best music-related films to watch on Amazon Prime Video UK By Andrew Murphy, Mary Stone published 5 February 22 Feature Come-backs, subcultures and concerts – take a peek behind the curtain of the music industry with these amazing music films included in your Amazon Prime subscription.
50 of the best hi-fi albums for audiophiles By Andrew Murphy published 3 February 22 Whether you're testing a system, pursuing a topic for musical snobbery or simply want something new to listen to, we've created a list that'll be as good a place as any to begin.
Sonos Roam tips: how to stereo pair, TV and surround sound support, and more By Andrew Murphy published 3 February 22 All your questions answered to help you get the best out of Sonos's portable speaker.
11 of the best podcasts for music lovers By Andrew Murphy, Becky Scarrott published 7 January 22 You can find a podcast covering just about anything these days, and that includes some brilliant music podcasts.
11 of the best alternative Christmas songs to test your speakers By Andrew Murphy published 17 December 21 Throw away that tiresome Christmas compilation CD and enjoy these alternative Christmas tracks instead.
How to choose the right pair of headphones By Andrew Murphy published 9 December 21 Advice You probably use headphones most days, so take care when selecting a pair. Follow our advice – you won’t go far wrong.
10 affordable ways to upgrade your hi-fi system right now By Andrew Murphy published 30 November 21 You don't have to throw your life's savings at your system to make some serious improvements...
13 of the best hi-res albums on Tidal Masters By Andrew Murphy, Becky Roberts published 26 July 21 We pick 13 of our favourite hi-res albums currently available on Tidal's HiFi hi-res streaming tier.
How to add a streamer to your hi-fi system By Andrew Murphy published 19 July 21 Any traditional set-up can be made wireless with a good music streamer. This is how to choose the best one for your system.
10 of the best vinyl subscription services By Andrew Murphy published 11 June 21 You've been convinced: vinyl is back, and you've either dusted off your turntable or been out to buy your first deck. But what are you going to play?
16 songs that became famous samples By Andrew Murphy published 17 May 21 The songs that took on a new lease of life after being sampled.
If you’re more into hi-fi than music, that's a problem By Andrew Murphy published 29 April 21 Why there’s no such thing as a test track and no such thing as real music.
Legendary Technics SL-1200 deck gets its MK7 release next month By Andrew Murphy published 21 April 21 Following on from the Technics SL-1210 MK7, fans of the legendary turntable can now get all the same features with the SL-1200's classic silver finish.
17 of the best rock and metal songs to test your speakers By Tom Parsons, Andrew Murphy published 1 April 21 Feature Forget classical and and give Eagles a swerve – if you really want to give your system a workout, you need to get heavy.
Nils Frahm: "When I like something I want to know why; I want to understand the principle" By Andrew Murphy published 29 March 21 Piano Day We celebrate Piano Day 2021 by interviewing the composer who started it all, discussing everything from his favourite recordings to making your own soap.