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Terry Manning, a prominent music producer and recording engineer who played a crucial role at Memphis’ Stax Records during a pivotal era in popular and rhythm-and-blues music, passed away after accidentally falling at his residence. He was 77 years old. His passing on March 25 was verified by his spouse. according to Relix . Notably associated with the Memphis studio, where numerous hit records were produced by artists like Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, Booker T. & The MG's, Al Green, and Sam & Dave, among others from the 1960s and 1970s, Manning was an essential part of the production team behind The Staple Singers. He contributed significantly to iconic tracks such as "Respect Yourself" and "I'll Take You There," both released under the Stax label. His signature style involved blending the distinctive Memphis soul sound with elements of rock and pop music. This approach not only defined much of his production but also facilitated pione...

The Pro-Ject A1.2 represents an enhancement of the appealing A1, featuring several significant improvements. At the forefront of these improvements is a new die-cast aluminum platter. It will be available in April, prior to Record Store Day 2025, priced at £469 (approximately $600 or AU$960). Pro-Ject knows Record Store Day 2025 is incoming on April 12, doesn't it? If you're busily clearing your schedule so you can get down to your local bricks-and-mortar independent record store, to buy some (or all – why not?) of This year's lineup of collectible and exclusive release vinyls From renowned figures in the music industry, you may wish to pause and inspect your setup. Could you – should Would you like to gift yourself or perhaps a budding vinyl enthusiast in your circle a brand-new, entirely automated turntable from one of the industry’s most reliable brands? After all, you wouldn’t want an outdated or somewhat worn-ou...