Vinyl

Finally, West Michigan hipsters have something they can listen to while reading their copy of Infinite Jest.

RIAA's Cary Sherman said the new report proves "some technology giants have been enriching themselves at the expense of the people who actually create the music."

HBO has been cranking up the Game of Thrones marketing early for Season 6, first a poster, then a trailer teasing Jon Snow’s return, and before 2015 is even out, we’ve been blessed with the first footage. See Dany’s new digs, and Cersei’s new ‘do in the first official Game of Thrones Season 6 footage!

Many old-school groups seem to be releasing music this spring, either digitally re-mastered classics or brand spanking new music. Styx is heading out on tour to support its eight-album vinyl box set collection, which is slated for release May 12. No tour dates have been released yet, although tickets are to be available through Ticketmaster.

I was hanging out at my house with some friends this past weekend and we were listening to some new records that we had just picked up (Santana's "Inner Secrets" and Robert Palmer's "Sneaking With Sally Through the Alley," just to name a few) and it got me thinking about my first turntable. Do you remember yours?

Have you ever wondered what the rings of a tree would sound like if you played them on a turntable? I’m sure you haven’t but I bet you’re curious now, right?

I’ve been collecting records since I was 16 and have amassed a collection of more than 200 records, but I don’t have anything like this!