April 09, 2023 / By mobanmarket
Used copies of Sonny Rollins’s classic 1957 record Way Out West are easy enough to find. The album has been reissued some 30 times on vinyl, most recently in 2018 on Craft Recordings (but read Michael Fremer’s take on that reissue before buying). You can still buy Original Jazz Classics reissues from 1988—sealed —for about […]
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Roman Reigns retaining the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 39 wasn't a late decision. In the new edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer noted that Reigns defeating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39 "was always the plan." "Reigns winning was always the plan, although it was kept secret and almost nobody knew," Meltzer […]
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To borrow Lyric Hi-Fi owner Leonard Bellezza’s words from last month’s Re-Tales, the traditional audiophile customer base “is graying.” That doesn’t mean the future is bleak—not necessarily. Many in the industry have hope for hi-fi’s future. For that potential future to be realized, however, audio dealers must adapt. Interest in better sound seems to be […]
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New champions were crowned on Saturday at NJPW Sakura Genesis at Sumo Hall. In a massive upset, SANADA defeated Kazuchika Okada in the show's main event to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. The 2023 New Japan Cup winner, SANADA hit Okada with his new Deadfall finisher for the pin to win the title. Following […]
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Photo: Sasha Matson In April 14, 1895, Mahler’s Symphony No.2, “Resurrection,” premiered in Berlin (footnote 1). Mahler wrote a program for this symphony prior to a performance six years later, in Dresden. Here is what he wrote about the first movement, Allegro maestoso: “We are standing near the grave of a well-loved man. His whole […]
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EC3 is your new NWA National Heavyweight Champion. Friday’s NWA 312 pay-per-view opened up with EC3 defeating Cyon to capture the NWA National Heavyweight Title. This is EC3’s first reign with the title. Cyon began his first reign on August 27, 2022 at the NWA 74th Anniversary show, where he defeated Jax Dane. Cyon […]
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C’est une exposition qui fait l’objet de toutes les attentions. Dans la matinée du 7 avril, l’impatience des visiteurs se faisait déjà ressentir. Ils étaient 6 000 à être présents ce jour-là. À l’intérieur, la magie opère, littéralement plongée dans l’Egypte antique. “Franchement, ça donne envie d’aller en Egypte. J’espère que je pourrai le faire […]
View ArticleApril 08, 2023 / By mobanmarket
SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)… WWE came out swinging with stinging comments about AEW in a recent article by The Toronto Star that detailed competition between both companies. The match referenced was Tay Conti & Anna Jay vs. The Bunny & Penelope Ford in a street fight. The match was […]
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Last May I got a text message from my vinyl-loving electrician: “Hey Michael, I’m listening to WFMU and a young 12 year old analog genius is guest DJ-ing, Malachi Lui. He mentioned you, and talks about mastering and pressings—he’s incredible. I imagine he’s been in touch with you. Hope all is well, Craig.” Malachi hadn’t […]
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Dave Meltzer talked about AEW attempting to fill up Wembley Stadium on Wrestling Observer Radio. Meltzer on Tuesday discussed the news of AEW heading to the stadium in August for the second-ever All In event. He pointed out that if 90,000 people do end up going to All In, it could break the all-time attendance […]
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