Wall-Mounted Record Holder

Unlike most vinyl displays, this minimalist design is handmade from wood

Rockport, Maine-based furniture designer Jeremy Porter received a special request from a friend: a beautiful way to display a single record, as other options in the market were mostly plastic, steel and oftentimes ugly. Using his favored material, Porter developed a minimal design made from solid wood that lets the album artwork take the spotlight. “Now Playing” ($80) is made from American Walnut—sourced from Pennsylvania—and …

Cerrone: Kiss It Better

Super-influential French disco composer, Cerrone is making a comeback (somewhat akin to Giorgio Moroder’s) with his new record Red Lips. From it comes “Kiss it Better,” a boppy track with a serious groove. Coupled with candied vocals by British singer and DJ Yasmin, the song is certainly retro, but with a decidedly contemporary tinge. If you’re not familiar with Cerrone, it’s worth taking a look …

Caroline Smith: Trying Not to Love You

The very talented Caroline Smith (who appeared on the super-catchy “Let ‘Em Say” with Lizzo) has just released new song “Trying Not to Love You.” The track includes gentle handclaps, smooth vocals and the frequently sampled “Woo! Yeah!” drum break—a commonly used sample that contains James Brown’s “Woo!” and Bobby Byrd’s “Yeah!” (That sample features in Lyn Collins’ “Think (About It)” and ultra-famously Rob Base …