Google Home Max smart speaker is now available in the UK By Andrew Murphy published 30 August 18 The Google Home Max is now available to buy at the Google Store and select branches of John Lewis.
From AM to 4K: how the FIFA World Cup has been broadcast By Andrew Murphy published 30 July 18 52 years ago today, England won the World Cup. And if 52 years is a long time in sporting endeavour, it's an absolute eternity in technology terms. Allow us to demonstrate...
And now for the national anthems... a 2018 FIFA World Cup playlist By Andrew Murphy published 29 May 18 With a track representing each of the 32 nations, allow our playlist to soundtrack your World Cup.
Being Hurd - inside a vinyl subscription service By Andrew Murphy published 17 April 18 We meet with the founders of Hurd to find out about life at the sharp end of a vinyl club.
Shure announces first Bluetooth in-ears and offers wireless to existing pairs By Andrew Murphy published 20 September 17 Shure announces wireless versions of its SE112 and SE215 in-ears and a Bluetooth accessory cable which untethers current SE models.
Rachel Goswell on Slowdive, Minor Victories and a circular 20 years By Andrew Murphy published 22 August 17 We talk to Slowdive's Rachel Goswell about happy accidents, Brian Eno's clock and Skype calls to the studio.
Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley: pop polymath and non-musician By Andrew Murphy published 11 August 17 In our latest 'Audio File' interview we speak with Rocking Bob about crate-digging, vintage equipment and the joy of musical discovery becoming a job.
Forrest Gump score to get first LP release - on chocolate-coloured vinyl By Andrew Murphy published 1 August 17 More than 20 years after it was nominated for an Oscar, Alan Silvestri's original score for Forrest Gump is getting the full 180-gram audiophile treatment.
Yazz Ahmed: analogue equipment, hi-res sound By Andrew Murphy published 13 July 17 From analogue tape delays to Kaoss Pads, Yazz Ahmed's approach to creating and recording jazz music stretches far beyond the traditional.
The Flaming Lips: the band that filled a record with blood By Andrew Murphy published 30 June 17 We speak to The Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne about the difficulties of covering John Lennon and why no one can stop them being weird.
10 of the best OK Computer cover versions to test your system By Andrew Murphy published 23 June 17 To celebrate the 20th anniversary edition of Radiohead's OK Computer, we take a look at this seminal record's genre-spanning influence.
10 of the best Sgt. Pepper cover versions to test your system By Andrew Murphy published 26 May 17 What better way to celebrate Sgt. Pepper's golden anniversary than with some of the finest artists ever to have covered this particular Beatles' masterpiece?
Are these the Star Wars gifts you're looking for? By Andrew Murphy published 24 May 17 There's more to Star Wars memorabilia than LEGO toys and branded t-shirts - let us help guide you to an audio or visual treat to celebrate the 40th anniversary of A New Hope...
Audio file: genre-spanning singer/songwriter Frank Turner By Andrew Murphy published 22 May 17 We speak with the hardcore frontman turned folk-punk pioneer about the power of Sonos, his love for physical media and the importance of a great performance in the studio
15 celebrities and their vinyl collections By Andrew Murphy published 21 April 17 Welcome to a universe in which hobbits have turntables and footballers use their feet for dancing - this is our pick of some of the world's most famous vinyl lovers
Paying the ultimate tribute in song By Andrew Murphy published 21 April 17 Forget the cover version - if you really want to pay tribute to your favourite artists, you have to write something original.
7 fictional record stores we'd like to visit (and one we wish was still open) By Andrew Murphy published 20 April 17 Record Store Day is all about promoting your local independent store, but we wish some of these were around the corner as well ...
15 famous musicians and their vinyl collections By Andrew Murphy published 18 April 17 You probably have a number of these artists' works hiding in your record collection, but who's in theirs? Here are 15 of our favourite musicians with their vinyl
Sonos Playbase soundbase images leak online By Andrew Murphy published 21 February 17 The internet has had a preview of Sonos's first soundbase, after it was briefly listed by an online store and photos were leaked on Twitter
The 7 best wireless speakers of 2016 By Andrew Murphy published 18 October 16 There are three brand new winners as one of the most hotly-contested categories continues to be a hi-fi sweet spot.
Audio file: Scott Devendorf, The National & LNZNDRF By Andrew Murphy published 13 July 16 In our latest Audio File interview, we discuss Krautrock, recording in churches and instrumental piano music with The National's Scott Devendorf.
Audio file: John McCusker, folk musician By Andrew Murphy published 6 April 16 Acclaimed musician John McCusker discusses building a studio, the value of a beautiful performance and being in Mark Knopfler's band.
Audio file: Rod Jones, Idlewild guitarist and producer By Andrew Murphy published 25 January 16 Kicking-off a series of interviews with musicians and producers, we talk vintage hi-fi, live recordings and the role of a car stereo in the production process, with Rod Jones.
The best wireless speakers of 2015, from £100 to £1000 By Andrew Murphy published 30 October 15 You are never more than ten metres away from a wireless speaker (maybe). So it's no wonder we've expanded this category from five to seven Best Buy Awards and subdivided it into portable and mains-powered speakers. Exciting, no?
The 10 best speakers available today By Andrew Murphy published 28 October 15 From bookshelf to floorstanding to desktop speakers, these are our pick of the best performance-per-pound stereo speakers on the market in 2015.
