“When you feel down, I recommend to you/Have lots of fruits and vegetables!” – Shonen Knife, “Fruits and Vegetables”
In this issue: we have the first in a series of reports from the inaugural T.H.E. New York International Audio Show 2025. Octave Records has a new release, Fool’s Leap of Faith by singer/songwriter Tyler Burba, and it’s extraordinary. B. Jan contemplates what it takes to overcome being a persona non grata. Ray Chelstowski talks with master blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd about the 30th anniversary of his landmark Ledbetter Heights. Wayne Robins encounters the Beatles’ aeolian cadence…? The Vinyl Beat listens to some horrifying vinyl. Joe Caplan asks Mat Weisfeld of turntable and cartridge maker VPI Industries some pointed questions.
I conclude my interview with recording engineer Barry Diament of Soundkeeper Recordings. Paul McGowan deals with some odd-shaped listening rooms in his latest installment of The Audiophile’s Guide. I have more stories about good rock and roll gigs gone bad. Our publishing partner PMA Magazine enlightens us about audio system break-in and sonic bliss. The Listening Chair looks in on a stylish and affordable TEAC turntable. Ken Kessler enjoys the “box candy” inside old reel-to-reel tapes. PS Audio's PMG Signature Preamplifier ears a rave video review. We round out the issue with a bringer of joy, misheard lyrics, and a screen test.
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Contributors to This Issue:
Joe Caplan, Ray Chelstowski, Frank Doris, Ken Kessler, Howard Kneller, Paul McGowan, B. Jan Montana, Olivier Meunier-Plante, Rudy Radelic, Wayne Robins, Peter Xeni
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Susan Schwartz-Christian, from a concept by Bob D’Amico
Editor:
Frank Doris
Publisher:
Paul McGowan
Post-publication Nitpicker:
Rich Isaacs
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