“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” – Plato
In this issue: Composer and record label head David Chesky has some thoughts on groove, and the present-day orchestra. Octave Records has a spellbinding new record, Goodnight Moon from guitarist and cellist duo Acoustic Eidolon. B. Jan Montana says: never ignore your inner voice. From The Listening Chair begins a new series on audio tweaks. Joe Caplan talks with composer Joseph Bertolozzi about playing the world as a musical instrument. The Vinyl Beat goes dancing with 12-inch singles from Chicago, Musique, Michael Jackson, T-Connection and more. Ray Chelstowski discovers a sensational contemporary horn band, the Huntertones.
Wayne Robins talks with a mysterious member of the art-rockers the Residents. Paul McGowan and The Audiophile’s Guide have a dictionary for the modern high-end audio age. Frank Doris has advice for bands for working out new material. The Jimi Hendrix Experience plays a rediscovered live concert. We review new music and reissues from Jane Ira Bloom, microtonal harmonica player (!) Roni Eytan, and an expanded Frank Zappa Freak Out. Harris Fogel has a photo essay from CES 2026 (better late than…well, you know). PMA Magazine discovers a stunning new classical work, Les Quatre Saisons du Québec. PS Audio receives rave reviews on its PMG Signature Series and other components. We wrap up the penultimate issue of 2026 with prophecy, the forms of things unknown, and an eyeful.
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Contributors to This Issue:
Joe Caplan, Ray Chelstowski, David Chesky, Frank Doris, Harris Fogel, Rich Isaacs, Howard Kneller, Paul McGowan, B. Jan Montana, Rudy Radelic, Wayne Robins, Rob Schryer, Peter Xeni
Logo Design:
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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