
The Dying Art of the Analog Recording Studio
Analog engineers cut tape recordings with a razor blade to make edits; in the digital realm, it’s a simple as clicking a mouse.

Analog engineers cut tape recordings with a razor blade to make edits; in the digital realm, it’s a simple as clicking a mouse.
By John Zientek

Listening to first-rate systems from Burmester, Naim, Meridian and Mark Levinson.

‘The Thing,’ in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, claims to have a million used records in their cluttered, dingy basement.
By Chris Wright

This playlist incorporates a strong underlying pulse to complement the buzz from that perfectly pulled doppio.
By John Zientek

Taking a note from the nature, Connor borrows design principals from bird bones and shells from the sea.
By John Zientek

GP’s favorite albums released in the past 12 months.
By Jack Seemer

Best paired with a blanket and a fire.
By John Zientek

The prolific Detroit musician explains why electronica is a “super-genre” and why timing is everything at the turn of the century.
By John Zientek

From Thelonius Monk to Herbie Hancock and everywhere in between.

You don’t have to break out the sax to get an education in jazz.
By Tucker Bowe

The story of Chicago’s premier record store and the jazz and blues record label behind it.

Award-winning vibraphone player Joe Locke shares his essential jazz albums with a list that includes both staple albums and hard-to-find gems.
By John Zientek

Dren McDonald, a composer whose work is featured on over 40 titles, shares the hardest (and best) things about writing for games.
By John Zientek


Whether you’re deciding between Indian and Brazilian rosewood or you’re just trying to impress a love interest, this list has a guitar for you.
By John Zientek

In the world of electronic music, this is the most iconic gear to bring the beat.
By John Zientek

The French automaker’s latest concept is all about that bass.

Music works its own harmonies into a road trip’s melodies.
By Chris Wright

Having the right gear on hand during an outdoor concert can be the difference between a weekend for the ages or an expensive lesson learned. These items cover the critical bases of comfort, connectivity, hygiene, peace of mind and style.
By Gear Patrol

Above selecting a series of songs to reflect a certain mood or vibe is deejaying’s more professional task: the art of combining songs together into one seamless mix.
By Ben Bowers