Alan Vega – DTM

Genesis P-Orridge – The Decaying Matter Ov Family L-Ov-E

Orlando Julius & Evelyn Dance Band : erora miliki

Rowland S Howard – Still Burning

Automat – Plusminus

The Cavern

The Fall – Lay Of The Land

Silver Monk Time – Silver Apples & Alan Vega

Brian Jonestown Massacre – Just For Today

Wherever the Music Goes

Photo essay – the evolution of portable music players in the pre-MP3 era.

1920s, the early superhet portable radio receiver

1930s, the portable gramophone was invented. it was a revelation and allowed people to take their tunes with them on outings and holidays for the first time.

1940, travelling radio got smaller and came with headphone for a more personal experience.

1950s, transistor radio was invented. Music player become truly portable.

1960s -1970s, 8-track tape, the early cassettes player.

 

Mid 1970s, portable cassette player became more personal.

1980s, Ghetto blaster, size does matter on the streets. “My radio, believe me, I like it loud I’m the man with a box that can rock the crowd” – LL Cool J

1980s, Sony Walkman was born and the difference is perfectly clear.

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