Latest articles by Andrew Murphy
Sony announces three new home cinema projectors at IFA
IFA 2018 The line-up includes Sony's cheapest 4K HDR projector to date...
Google Home Max smart speaker is now available in the UK
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
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
With a track representing each of the 32 nations, allow our playlist to soundtrack your World Cup.
Being Hurd - inside a vinyl subscription service
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
7 fictional record stores we'd like to visit (and one we wish was still open)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
