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.

Do You Need A Pumpkin Shaped Vinyl Record Featuring Charlie Brown Music?

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Mark Smotroff would rather have more vinyl than candy…...

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Five Essential Velvet Underground Albums (And A Great New Soundtrack)

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Mark Smotroff offers some pointers for new listeners…...

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A Love Supreme Live In Seattle: John Coltrane’s Spiritual Jazz Classic Lifts Off

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Mark Smotroff goes on a whirlwind musical experience…

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Is The Pandemic Impacting The High End Audio Business Or Just The Trade Shows?

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Paul Wilson looks at the impact of Covid on audio shows and the industry in general… ...

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Are You An Enthusiastic Music Collector Or A Hoarder?

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Mark Smotroff explores a sensitive topic often suffered by serious music enthusiasts…...

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The Beatles Let It Be Super Deluxe Editions: Part 3, The Session Outtakes and Alternates

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Mark Smotroff wraps up his deep dive into legendary Beatle music…

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The Beatles Let It Be Super Deluxe Editions: Part 2, Glyn Johns’ Get Back Album

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Mark Smotroff appreciates an early vision for the album later known as Let It Be…...

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Why Is The Violent Femmes Best Selling Album Not What You Might Think It Is?

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Mark Smotroff is reminded why he fell in love with this band in the first place…...

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Lou Barlow’s Reason To Live: Fresh Modern Campfire Songs For 2021

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Mark Smotroff suddenly wants to make some s'mores…...

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Exploring Amy Winehouse’s Catalog On Vinyl, Qobuz, Tidal Streaming

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Mark Smotroff gains new appreciation for a modern pop-jazz legend…...

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Bear Family Explores Washington DC’s Music Scene 1940-1960 (Part 1?)

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Mark Smotroff gets some deep East Coast music education…

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Lady Blackbird Takes Flight With Black Acid Soul

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Mark Smotroff gets excited about music all over again…...

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Can World Music Bridge The Gap To Prog Rock? Part 2: New Music From The Alostmen

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Mark Smotroff makes a musical journey from Cuba to Africa…...

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Can World Music Bridge The Gap To Prog Rock? Part 1: New Music From Cuba’s Okuté.

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Mark Smotroff grooves on global sounds and connective influences…

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Which Version Of Bob Marley’s Capitol Sessions Is Right For You: Vinyl, DVD Or A High Res Stream?

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Mark Smotroff acknowledges challenges and limitations on some recordings… ...

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