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Kristen Hersh Crooked – a great app for Zeppelin Air and AirPlay

There’s a lot to get excited about with Crooked. Firstly, there’s Kristen Hersh herself. The woman behind Throwing Muses, 50ft Wave and a wonderful collection of solo recordings covering three… Read more

Posted on: Thursday, 10 Mar 2011
Categories: iPod speakers, Music
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Afro Celt Sound System singer previews solo album here

One of contemporary music’s most ambitious singers and recording artists, Iarla has been part of the multi-million selling and Grammy-nominated Afro Celt Sound System as well as collaborating with Peter… Read more

Posted on: Wednesday, 9 Mar 2011
Categories: Music, New music

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Classic albums re-examined: Japan – Obscure Alternatives

Japan – Obscure Alternatives Music On Vinyl (Vinyl) By Paul Rigby Fronted by David Sylvian (vocals, guitar) and backed by Mick Karn (bass), Steve Jansen (drums), Rob Dean (guitar) and… Read more

Posted on: Wednesday, 2 Mar 2011
Categories: Classic recordings, Music
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Martyn Ware’s top 10 headphone albums

We asked Society of Sound Fellow, synth enthusiast and all round sound pioneer Martyn Ware to come up with a top 10 list of albums that sound amazing on his… Read more

Posted on: Friday, 18 Feb 2011
Categories: Headphones, Music, Top 10 playlists
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Cara Dillon live at Grand Opera House – exclusive audio

Following on from the huge success of ‘Hill of Thieves’ and together with traditional musicians who featured on that album, Cara Dillon decided to recreate the album for one night… Read more

Posted on: Thursday, 10 Feb 2011
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Sit and listen: Classic album sundays

Classic Album Sundays is the brainwave of DJ and audiophile Colleen Murphy. She calls it a communal and audiophile listening experience on her blog. The premise is simple: she plays… Read more

Posted on: Thursday, 10 Feb 2011
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Ola Onabule previews album on Society of Sound

Acclaimed soul singer and songwriter, Ola Onabule is previewing his latest album, Seven Shades Darker, on Society of Sound next week. His style effortlessly combines grooves rooted in the soul… Read more

Posted on: Monday, 7 Feb 2011
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No more The White Stripes…

The White Stripes have announced their decision to call it a day with their usual style and dignity. Their statement on Third Man Records reads: “The White Stripes do not… Read more

Posted on: Thursday, 3 Feb 2011
Categories: Music
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Every image has a sound….

Lovely short film we found courtesy of Calverts Design co-op…   Read more

Posted on: Wednesday, 2 Feb 2011
Categories: Music
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