2024 was a great year for music in general – and the album in particular. It was a year of sensational debuts from acts as diverse as Barry Can’t Swim and English Teacher, global superstars such as Charli XCX released some of their finest work, and there were some real returns to form from the likes of Beth Gibbons. There was sensational pop, insightful indie, rap, jazz and even some experimental modern-classical to keep you guessing.
In the last few years, the classic LP has come back from the dead and is reaching new heights of popularity among music fans who prize it for its sound quality, its tactile nature, and those wonderful 12-inch sleeves that show off the painstakingly created artwork better than a CD or a streaming service could ever do.
A world without wires is delightful to imagine; everything you own connected seamlessly without clutter. We're not there yet, but we're getting close – especially when it comes to headphone technology.
Vinyl listening and record collecting are certainly ritualistic. And, over the last few years, they’ve become routine for many music lovers once again.
David’s busy lifestyle makes rare moments of solitude a luxury for him – and when he does find them, David chooses the Px8, our multi award-winning wireless headphone, designed for the pinnacle of performance and elegance.
The complete fifth series of Behind The Counter, our collaborative video series with Record Store Day and Classic Album Sundays, is now available to watch in its entirety.
Music is simply more accessible and shareable now than ever. Yet, despite that, vinyl buying and listening are on the rise.
We are delighted to share the return of our collaborative video series with Record Store Day and Classic Album Sundays: Behind The Counter.
Tega Alexander has many strings to his bow. He’s a highly creative content creator, with a wide range of credits both in front and behind the camera.
Music and design go hand-in-hand for Emma Jane Palin. As an Interior Stylist, Writer and Blogger, Emma Jane’s passion for music is instrumental in both her work and personal life.
Oliver Hooson is many things: runner, cyclist, photographer, coffee aficionado and content producer just scratch the surface. But what Oliver really is, when you boil it down, is an enthusiast.
They say you should do what you love in life, which is advice Millie Cotton has taken to heart. Music is her passion and interest, turned career.
2024 is already shaping up to be a fantastic year for music. So, we thought we’d celebrate by rounding up our most anticipated releases of the following year.
The last 12 months were filled with high notes at Bowers & Wilkins.
James Blake's ability to effortlessly blend electronic soundscapes with avant-garde song writing has secured his icon status in both underground and mainstream music.
The Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series is designed for every music lover; it’s the attainable and affordable way to experience the joys of True Sound.
2023 was filled with high notes at Bowers & Wilkins. From exciting product launches to new, burgeoning partnerships, unforgettable industry events, iconic collaborations and more, there’s much to be recognised from the year gone by.
Combining class-leading high-performance sound with ultra-luxury.
To celebrate this year’s shortlist, we’re shining a light on each of the twelve Mercury Prize Albums of the Year.
Abbey Road Studios and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) joined forces with Bowers & Wilkins to host a future-focused music event.
