The tightest, greatest three-piece in the history of rock and roll are back: Shellac of North America, with “Shellac record #14” titled Dude Incredible. What more do you need to know? Barely a thing ...

In this 1942 tour of the RCA Victor plant in Camden, NJ, we see the complete record making process from the master cut production to the shipping of multiple 78RPM shellac pressings. The film centers ...

As well known for his no-nonsense personality as he is for his music and studio career (by his estimate, he’s recorded 2,000 bands), Steve Albini has been a vital lynchpin in the Chicago music ...

Next time you’re working on a project that needs a durable wood finish, don’t grab the polyurethane. Follow [Victor Ola’s] advice and raid your grandparent’s record cabinet for some old 78 records.

Shellac has been a critical material ever since the war cut supplies from India, virtually its sole producer. Shellac has unique properties as a protective finish, and none of its many substitutes has ...

Shellac have shaved off a few layers of fat for their first album in seven years, and the change suits them, although it’s less a change and more a re-discovery of something they once did so well. On ...