http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Robert+Benson Entertainment Robert Benson Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=443312&ca=Entertainment We love our music. Some prefer the historic audio medium of vinyl records; some enjoy the digital music that surrounds us everyday. No matter what medium you prefer, if you have a collection it is very important to document it. Not only for insurance purposes, but to also keep track of exactly what... Entertainment Robert Benson Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=420870&ca=Entertainment Our music is sounding better than ever because we can hear it on vinyl again. Millions of music lovers all over the world are discovering and rediscovering why vinyl is the best sound reproduction format. Along with the growth of this historic sound medium is a renewed interest in record companies a... Entertainment Robert Benson Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=413526&ca=Entertainment Ahhh, the sweet sound of a vinyl record playing your favorite music. Some say that there is no better way to listen to their music. Yes, vinyl records have made a triumphant return to the music arena, with sales over the last few years on a steady increase. However, opponents of the format may point... Entertainment Robert Benson Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=413535&ca=Entertainment As summer winds down, let’s explore a two-part article series about songs with ‘Summer’ or ‘Summertime’ in the title: Let’s start with the quintessential summer song by the Lovin’ Spoonful, the 1966 #1 hit called “Summer In The City.” The cut was originally a poem that was written by Lovin’ Spoonful... Entertainment Robert Benson Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=413537&ca=Entertainment As we continue our look at songs with the word ‘summer’ or ‘summer time’ in the title, let’s explore some timeless classics. In 1958, nineteen year-old Eddie Cochran recorded a song that he and his manager Jerry Capehart penned about the trials and tribulations of teenage life in America. Initially... Internet Robert Benson Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=400156&ca=Internet Ahhh, the sweet sound of a vinyl record spinning on a turntable playing the music that you love. No matter what kind of music that you listen to, it just sounds better via this format. And if the vinyl revival is any indication, these treasures of sound are not fading away anytime soon. In fact, new... Business Robert Benson Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=386632&ca=Business The music industry is an ever changing business entity. Slowly, CDs are disappearing as the format of choice and the sales leader of retail music. However, there is an old and friendly favorite emerging for millions of music lovers and competing for that almighty music dollar. Vinyl records are back... Entertainment Robert Benson Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=366722&ca=Entertainment Happy Birthday and welcome back to an old friend, the 45 rpm record officially turned 60 years old on March 31. British trade journals are reporting that single song 45rpm records are now outselling their CD counterparts and many American bands are now releasing music via this historic audio medium.... Entertainment Robert Benson Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=359871&ca=Entertainment With the renewed interest in vinyl records, an old friend is becoming more important again- album cover art. There have been tens of thousands of album covers created throughout the years and there are some that are instantly recognized, while some remain obscure, but one thing is certain, album cov... Entertainment Robert Benson Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=336974&ca=Entertainment There is a very simple audio question making the rounds these days; why vinyl? The answer is just as simple-millions of music lovers are discovering the superior sound that vinyl offers. Add these newcomers to the millions of audiophiles and collectors who are already sold on the benefits of analog...