A clear guide to choosing quality vinyl: differences between editions, pressing countries, record labels and...
A thoughtful essay on how physical music formats - vinyl, CDs, or tapes - bring intention, ritual, and presence back...
5 jazz vinyl albums to start the year right – a warm, elegant winter selection available now at Retrospace.
A brief look at how Christmas carols and holiday music have evolved from the 1920s to today, balancing tradition,...
The second volume of the History of Christmas Carols explores the Victorian Era, a defining period in which carols...
An engaging overview of the origins of Christmas carols, from their roots in Antiquity to their suppression and...
Explore the captivating journey of Native American music—born from spiritual tradition, shaped by community, and...
Welcome to the Retro Blog, a space where we share our common passion for music, analog sound, vintage audio...
A series of blogs about the history of music, taken one by one not in a particular order. Curated with passion by Lester Moore (stage name).
A brief look at how Christmas carols and holiday music have evolved from the 1920s to today, balancing tradition, technology, and popular culture.
The second volume of the History of Christmas Carols explores the Victorian Era, a defining period in which carols flourished and modern Christmas traditions took shape. From the cultural influence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, to the legacy of Nine Lessons with Carols, the poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the remarkable journey of The Fisk Jubilee Singers, this article highlights why the Victorian age is widely regarded as the golden age of Christmas carols.
An engaging overview of the origins of Christmas carols, from their roots in Antiquity to their suppression and revival through the Middle Ages, tracing how sacred music evolved into the beloved Christmas traditions we know today.
Explore the captivating journey of Native American music—born from spiritual tradition, shaped by community, and carried into the modern world by artists like R. Carlos Nakai and Robbie Robertson. A brief look at how ancient rhythms and sacred melodies continue to inspire today.