Graham Hi-Fi recommends Hugh Masekela's Hope

Music for your speakers: Hugh Masekela’s Hope

Not only do they sell the world’s finest hi-fi, but Graham’s Hi-Fi shop in Islington, London also stocks a carefully chosen selection of CDs and vinyl. So who better to… Read more

Posted on: Monday, 17 Jun 2013
Categories: Listen and you'll see, Live music, Music
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Sir Colin Davis’ final recording on Society of Sound

Sir Colin Davis was – in many ways – the founding father of LSO Live. When the decision is made to start a new classical record label you need some… Read more

Posted on: Monday, 20 May 2013
Categories: Discussing sound quality, Live music, Music, New music
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John Metcalfe' Monomedia series at Kings Place, London

John Metcalfe curates listening experiences in the dark at London’s Kings Place

Current Society of Sound artist and multi-talented composer/producer John Metcalfe has curated Monomedia: a series of concerts where the invited musicians will play their entire sets in the dark. In… Read more

Posted on: Wednesday, 8 May 2013
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Ed Harcourt, Into the Woods

How Ed Harcourt recorded his album in one night at Abbey Road

Ed Harcourt recorded his sixth album, Back into the Woods, at Abbey Road Studios. It was inspired by the studio itself and the desire to make a stripped-back honest album.… Read more

Posted on: Wednesday, 9 Jan 2013
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Mojo Beatles Uncovered event at Abbey Road Studios

Joe Strummer once sang ‘Phoney Beatlemania has bitten the dust’, he was right, now we have hardcore, deep-rooted Beatlemania. At an event staged by Mojo magazine in Abbey Road Studios… Read more

Posted on: Friday, 23 Nov 2012
Categories: Live music, Music, Speakers
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Rough Trade East event with Mute Records

Bowers & Wilkins, Rough Trade East and Mute Records event

To celebrate our partnership, Bowers & Wilkins and Rough Trade are inviting you to join them on 6th December for a special evening of music from iconic British label Mute… Read more

Posted on: Wednesday, 21 Nov 2012
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Spirit of Django. Prom 65 at The Royal Albert Hall

Spirit of Django: Recording a Prom at the Royal Albert Hall

Every summer the BBC Proms brings the world’s greatest musicians to London, this slideshow – produced exclusively for Bowers & Wilkins – looks at the audio skills at the heart… Read more

Posted on: Monday, 1 Oct 2012
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Emeli Sande at exclusive Bowers & Wilkins sound session.

Our most recent Sound Session featured Emeli Sande performing live for a few lucky fans at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, LA on March 1st. Sandé’s Brit-award winning album Our Version of… Read more

Posted on: Monday, 19 Mar 2012
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Album review: Jeff Beck Live at B.B. King’s Blues Club (Remaster)

Beck at his best. Friday Music, known for fairly naff recordings in the remaster arena has outdone themselves on this CD, producing a disc full of dynamics, air and clarity,… Read more

Posted on: Wednesday, 15 Feb 2012
Categories: Live music, Music, Tone Audio album reviews
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