The Journal
The Future of Analogue
Rafi Mercer explores the future of analogue — why vinyl, valves, and tape still matter in a digital world, and how the two can coexist beautifully.
The Future of Analogue
Rafi Mercer explores the future of analogue — why vinyl, valves, and tape still matter in a digital world, and how the two can coexist beautifully.
The Listener’s Library
Rafi Mercer explores the listener’s library — the books, magazines, and archives that shaped the modern culture of attentive listening.
The Listener’s Library
Rafi Mercer explores the listener’s library — the books, magazines, and archives that shaped the modern culture of attentive listening.
Sound as Hospitality
Rafi Mercer explores sound as hospitality — how listening bars, hotels, and homes use tone and texture to create belonging and warmth.
Sound as Hospitality
Rafi Mercer explores sound as hospitality — how listening bars, hotels, and homes use tone and texture to create belonging and warmth.
The Culture of Slowness
Rafi Mercer explores the culture of slowness — how listening bars and deliberate sound mark a return to patience, attention, and depth.
The Culture of Slowness
Rafi Mercer explores the culture of slowness — how listening bars and deliberate sound mark a return to patience, attention, and depth.
The Psychology of the Sweet Spot
Rafi Mercer explores the psychology of the sweet spot — how symmetry and stillness shape not just how we hear music, but how we feel it.
The Psychology of the Sweet Spot
Rafi Mercer explores the psychology of the sweet spot — how symmetry and stillness shape not just how we hear music, but how we feel it.
Designing the Perfect Room for Sound
Rafi Mercer on designing the perfect room for sound — how proportion, material, and balance make music bloom in space.
Designing the Perfect Room for Sound
Rafi Mercer on designing the perfect room for sound — how proportion, material, and balance make music bloom in space.