Music

Start your vinyl music journey here with our picks for turntable, receiver, speakers, and more.

No matter what kind of turntable and audio gear you have, it is possible to get them working together. Here’s how.

If you’ve discovered a passion for vinyl, a few affordable accessories can make a positive difference in your turntable setup.

Shopping for your first higher-end, dedicated turntable can be a confusing experience. We explain the important features to consider.

Monoprice’s Dark Matter Sentry is an excellent all-purpose USB microphone that sounds great, offers an array of features, and comes at an affordable price.

The Kala Satin Mahogany is our favorite starter uke for beginners. It sounds good, is easy to play, and comes in concert and soprano sizes.

If you’re serious about recording high-quality music or podcasts, a great USB audio interface—like Focusrite’s Scarlett 2i2 or Vocaster Two—is a vital tool.

After months of research and straining our vocal cords, we think the Tonor K20 Wireless Karaoke Machine is the best karaoke machine for most people.

The Roland FP-10 is our favorite budget digital piano for beginners because it offers the most realistic feel and sound among models in its price range.

We love the Andover Audio SpinBase because it makes setting up a vinyl-record playback system easy, and it sounds shockingly good.

The ancient art of spinning records is alive and well at Lindsay Zoladz’s Brooklyn apartment. Here’s all the gear the music critic uses to get her grooves on.

Here are the procedures Wirecutter uses to test audio devices, plus a few tips on how you can evaluate them yourself.

The Spotify Car Thing didn’t solve the major problems I had with listening to music in my car. Here’s the device to get instead.

So many people want to learn an instrument, but so few find the time. With free online lessons, you can learn guitar or ukulele while your town’s on lockdown.