Topic

VINYL

A crowded bar with people socializing, dim lighting, and shelves of records behind the bar area.

GOING OUT

Honeycomb HiFi: Dubai’s Sonic Sanctuary for Vinyl, Flavour, and Art

6 Jul

In a city obsessed with visual spectacle, Honeycomb HiFi flips the script and asks: What if we listened more? Hidden behind an unmarked door in the Pullman Dubai Downtown, Honeycomb HiFi is a transportive space where sound, taste, and art collide. This is not your average Japanese restaurant. Nor is it just a vinyl listening…

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An eclectic record store with colorful walls displaying a variety of vinyl records in wooden and plastic bins. The walls are adorned with posters, album covers, and a variety of musical genres indicated by signs such as Techno / Electro, Disco House, and Tech House / Minimal. In the foreground, multiple crates are labeled with different musical styles and categories.

Music

Why Vinyl Will Never Make a Comeback

25 Feb

Despite the recent resurgence of vinyl records, fuelled by nostalgia and a love for analogue sound, the format faces several obstacles that will prevent it from fully reclaiming its former dominance. While vinyl has carved out a dedicated niche among collectors and audiophiles, challenges related to cost, convenience, environmental impact, and production limitations make it…

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