A feverish essay of transcendent drumming: Chris’ solo approach, rooted in the exploration of elements of extended technique, sought another level, via possibilities facilitated by a self-made string drum! The Key (Became The Important Thing [& Then Just Faded Away]) brings his encompassing focus on free improvisation and noise into a granular fusion with acoustic experiments and hot-wired ideations of hard rock riffing and the post-punk sound.
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Technics SL-1500C Turntable
Features a direct-drive motor, a high-precision tonearm, and a premium MM cartridge, delivering exceptional sound quality
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Denon DP-400
Featuring a high-precision, belt-driven mechanism and an adjustable tonearm that ensures optimal tracking and minimal resonance
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Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
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Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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Lorna Shore I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me [2xLP]
Century Media
September 12, 2025 -
FLETCHER Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?
Fletcher/Snapback
July 18, 2025 -
Poor Creature All Smiles Tonight
River Lea Records
July 18, 2025 -
Born of Osiris Through Shadows (Onyx Marble)
Sumerian Records
July 11, 2025 -
Buscabulla Se Amaba Así
Domino Record Co
September 12, 2025 -
Ed Sheeran Play (Amazon Exclusive; Purple)
Atlantic
September 12, 2025 -
Daniel Rodriguez Harboring Pearls
A Tone Meant Records
August 8, 2025 -
Deey & Leo Iwamura Lovers
Hungry Records
July 4, 2025 -
Richard Hawley Coles Corner: 20th Anniversary (Half-Speed Mastered; Zoetrope Picture Disc)
Parlophone Int'l
August 8, 2025 -
Bronski Beat Forbidden Fruit The Age Of Consent Remixed
London Records
July 11, 2025 -
David Byrne Who Is The Sky? (Lemon Yellow)
Matador
September 5, 2025 -
Penny & the Pits Liquid Compactor (Clear)
Forward Music Group
July 4, 2025 -
Scissor Sisters Scissor Sisters 20th Anniversary [2xLP]
Republic Records
July 18, 2025 -
Bostich + Fussible Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible Greatest Hits
Nacional Records
July 25, 2025