In this next batch of reviews you will notice that LWE’s streaming player has been replaced by a new one provided by zero-inch.com, a fantastic mp3 retailer with whom LWE is partnering for a six week trial period. Unlike our own streaming player (which will still appear in reviews of vinyl only releases or releases zero” does not carry), the zero” player offers either previews of all the tracks on a release or the full track which can be streamed in smaller, user-selected segments. We are starting with the full release player and may switch to single tracks.

We encourage you to share your opinions and suggestions with us about these streaming players to help us work out what is best for our incredibly valued readers. We urge you to try it a few times before deciding either way so your comments aren’t all gut reactions. We very much want to provide you with a way to hear the records we review and hope this will lead to a full-fledged partnership that’s beneficial to all involved. Please share you comments in the review posts.