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GAD Records announces its September lineup, featuring music and book releases planned for October and beyond.
Highlights include Krzak's 'Blues Rock Band' and the reissue of Chocolate Spoon's celebrated '90s guitar album.
A compilation album, 'Kilar Criminally', showcases scores from three '60s Polish thriller films.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…

* ToxFreeLife tested 81 headphone models from brands including Sony, Apple, JBL, Bose, Samsung, and Temu across European retail and online marketplaces.

* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.