Friday, April 1, 2011
One More Robot - Issue 6
ISSUE SOLD OUT
For The Record
With new formats coming and going every few years, why does vinyl continue to survive?
by Dean Van Nguyen
Living in the Crates
How the definition of ‘crate digging’ is changing as new technologies alter our listening habits.
by Jonathan Bogart
Chopped ‘n’ Screwed
How sampling has been embedded into the fabric of hip-hop since its inception, and why it continues hold importance with modern rappers and producers.
by Seán McTiernan
A Hidden History on Vinyl
Hidden in record stores, antique malls and basements, there is an alternative history of music waiting to be discovered.
by Joe Tangari
Some of our favourite people hand pick their favourite vinyl records for your enjoyment.
Digging for Abba Gold
Discovered at Blackrock Market, 10 very different records are evaluated.
by Brendan O’Dowd
The Crate Escape
Our essential guide to the record labels, old and new, every wannabe vinyl collector should become accustomed to.
by Ronan Hunt-Murphy
Day of the Indies
A look at the rise and rise of Record Store Day, with a preview of the upcoming festivities happening this April 16th.
by Brendan O’Dowd
The Meaning of Charlie Dean Van Nguyen examines why Charlie Sheen’s recent breakdown has proved irresistible to watch.
Time for a Re-Up: The Hip-Hop Takeover Trisha Doyle on why nineties hip-hop has experienced a revival of late.
Webcrawler More cherry-picked internet sites from Declan Aylward.
Kiddie Car-Crashes Derek Owens counts out his top five child stars to fall desperately from grace.
Goldrush Jittery US television executives are pulling the plug too early on quality new programmes, argues Derek Owens.
Ah Sure, Look It Niamh King describes a day spent selling door-to-door.
Half Nelson Jason Robinson on how a generation of nerds are becoming some of Hollywood’s more prominent leading men.
& Much More
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