Author: Mark Smotroff

Mark Smotroff is a freelance writer and avid music collector who has worked for many years in marketing communications for the consumer electronics, pro audio and video games industries, serving clients including DTS, Sega, Sony, Sharp, AT&T and many others. www.smotroff.com Mark has written for EQ Magazine, Mix Magazine, Goldmine/DISCoveries Magazine, BigPictureBigSound.com, Sound+Vision Magazine, HomeTechTell.com and many others. He is also a musician / composer whose songs have been used in TV shows such as Smallville and Men In Trees as well as films and documentaries. www.ingdom.com Mark is currently rolling out a new musical he's written: www.dialthemusical.com.

Why Did I Like But Not Love The Immersive Van Gogh Experience?

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Mark Smotroff realizes he is spoiled by Cirque Du Soleil…

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Why Do Hooks Still Matter?

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Mark Smotroff offers some simple tips for music PR folks…...

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Are Audiophiles Excited by Car Audio?

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Paul Wilson wonders if car audio is really that great......

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Why Do I Prefer Discovering Vintage Artists Like Lee Moses At Record Stores?

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Mark Smotroff likes getting turned on to music in person… ...

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Why Do You Need The Zombies’ Oddities & Extras On Vinyl?

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Mark Smotroff welcomes another British Invasion collection with open arms…

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A Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Grail And The Lost Art Of Special Editions

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Mark Smotroff revels in a rarity he discovered and wonders… ...

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Curtis Amy’s Kantanga! Vinyl Reissue, Rediscovery, Revelations

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Mark Smotroff finally gets that “ah-ha” info he’s always wanted about an artist…...

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What Did I Realize When Listening To Steely Dan’s New Record Store Day Vinyl Release?

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Mark Smotroff realizes it really doesn’t mean a thing without some swing…

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Flamin’ Groovies, Dave Edmunds, Rock ’n Roll & Record Store Day

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Mark Smotroff continues to revel in the joys of a legendary San Francisco band…...

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Why Do You Need The Last American Frank Zappa Show On Vinyl?

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Mark Smotroff explores a much anticipated concert recording… ...

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Macca to Mecca: Little Steven Rocks Liverpool on CD & DVD

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Mark Smotroff wants to go to Liverpool more than ever now…...

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The Story Of Herbie Hancock, Vinyl Me Please Boxed Set Part 4: The Piano and 1+1

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Mark Smotroff continues exploring a gorgeous jazz boxed set…

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Why Are The Violent Femmes An Important American Music Band?

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Mark Smotroff takes a trip thru post-teen college angst…...

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