When we dared to broach the idea that MP3s need to be retired, a lot of you respectfully disagreed, arguing that the convenience, affordability, and sound quality of the lossy format makes it the best ...

The iPod marked a huge leap forward for the music industry -- and a step backward, too. To make music conveniently portable, digital music players rely on compressed songs, which strip out parts of ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Until recently, music fans have had to face an annoying ...