Music
Tracks, artists, and sonic discoveries worth your ears.
CharlesAudio’s music section dives beneath the surface of new releases and timeless records alike. Expect thoughtful writing on artists, albums, and the listening experience itself—from production detail and sound design to the stories and ideas that live inside the tracks.
Latest music features & reviews
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Rega P3 – a legend
The Rega planar 3 turntable rightly deserves its legendary status. I have the delight to borrow one for a short while and I am shocked. Let’s back up. My turntable is a Technics SLQ-303 direct player, loving maintained since 1981. The gold ring E3 cart has been a very solid performer and vinyl has been… Continue reading
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Pat Metheny Live Barbican 24th July 2026
I have been a fan of Pat Metheny since the early 90s. My son very thoughtfully gave me tickets to see him at the Barbican Centre in London. From the outset, it was clear everyone else in the audience was as excited as me! Within a couple of opening bars, people were clapping and cheering… Continue reading
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Lingus
The track Lingus off Snarky Puppy’s album We Like it Here has, IMHO, one of the most incredible keyboard solo’s. Played by Cory Henry, the dexterity, speed and musicallity is like nothing else. On the you tube video the faces on the other band members and audience say it all. Strap in an enjoy –… Continue reading
