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Dead Or Alive's 'My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me to the Doctor)' remixed version is released as a 7'' picture disc.
Sophie B. Hawkins re-recorded her 1994 album 'Whaler' in an acoustic format, titled 'Whaler Re-Emerging', available on CD.
Franz Ferdinand celebrates the 20th anniversary of their album 'You Could Have It So Much Better' with a remastered orange vinyl edition.
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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.