It’s hard to believe that it’s almost been a year since I blogged about the WD TV HD media player. I was really impressed by it, especially at the asking price. Never one to rest on their laurels, Western Digital went back to the lab, and they came out with the WD TV Mini. Think [...]

Have you purchased a Billboard top 10 CD lately? If you have, more often that not, it’s probably very loud. That’s awesome, isn’t it? Not exactly. Most of the public is unaware of this, but this is probably the worst thing you could do to sound reproduction. This is done through a process called Dynamic [...]

Tarrus Riley comes to J&R Music World (directions) Tuesday, August 4th for a 12:30 pm in-store performance, after which he will sign copies of his new album, Contagious.
The secret to the success of Tarrus Riley, believe it or not, is quite simple - “when preparation meets opportunity”, stated a self-assured Riley. “I’ve been surrounded by [...]

DJ Big Whiz, Chuck D, DJ Parler, DJ Johnny Juice
Hip hop artists celebrate J&R Musical Instrument Store Grand Opening.
First up:
Thursday June 18th, 12:00 noon DJ Big Wiz will demo in J&R Musical Instrument Store, 33 Park Row, 1st Floor.
DJ BIG WIZ started DJing in late ‘83. Since then he has worked as a DJ in [...]

We were lucky enough to have NARM President Jim Donio answer a few questions for us about upcoming Record Store Day and the importance of record stores. Check out what he had to say below.
You are the President of NARM, the National Association of Recording Merchandisers. Can you tell us a bit about what [...]

In addtion to four live performance, exclusive offerings and giveaways, J&R’s celebration of Record Store Day will feature an Advance Listening Party of 50th Anniversary Legacy CDs on the 2nd Floor of J&R Music World, 23 Park Row, 12 noon, Saturday, April 18th.
In celebration of the 50th anniversaries of their recording, Columbia/Legacy is releasing [...]

Scott A. Rosenberg’s post, Back in the Groove: Vinyl Records are making a comeback, in AM New York’s Urbanite Blog asks,

So what is it about the vinyl record … that caused sales to nearly double in 2008?
“It’s really for the true collector, the one that understands music, quality of music, wants to know about [...]

THE SEARCH IS OVER…BUT THE JOURNEY HAS JUST BEGUN!!!

The Search for the Next Great Metal Band was in full swing at J&R on Saturday, February 21st. Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister was on hand as the 4 final bands played it out in front of a crowd of fans, friends and shoppers. Each band [...]

This ain’t your grandpa’s alarm clock radio. The iLuv HD Radio is more than just an alarm clock radio. It’s capable of receiving AM/FM HD radio signals. You might ask what the significance of this is, so I’ll tell you. HD Radio enables broadcasters to transmit static, hiss and noise free signals, allowing you the [...]