Liner Notes Blog

In-depth articles and stories about The House of Marley's products, initiatives, and events


What It Means To Be A Portable Speaker

What It Means To Be A Portable Speaker

Posted by House of Marley on Jul 9th 2022

Any Bluetooth speaker that’s small enough to take with you while you’re traveling or heading to the park is portable, right? Well, that’s not how we see it. There’s more to a portable speaker than size—though that’ … read more
Our 12 Favorite Record Stores In The Pacific Northwest

Our 12 Favorite Record Stores In The Pacific Northwest

Posted by House of Marley on Jun 23rd 2022

With its deep musical roots, it’s no surprise that the Pacific Northwest has more than its fair share of stellar record stores. Most people know that the grunge scene started in the PNW, but its music heritage is richer than the metal/punk hybr … read more
How To Set Up A Record Player

How To Set Up A Record Player

Posted by House of Marley on Jun 18th 2022

You recently purchased a new record player, and you're ready to start enjoying the warm sound of vinyl. But sometimes setup guides that come with turntables are easy to follow, while others are like an IKEA instruction booklet gone wrong. But don&rs … read more
How To Fix A Warped Record

How To Fix A Warped Record

Posted by House of Marley on Jun 10th 2022

Let’s set the scene. You’ve just bought a used record from a sidewalk sale, and you’re excited to give it its inaugural spin. You drop the needle, and everything seems fine at first, but then you hear it—the sound speeds up an … read more
11 Timeless Songs For Graduation

11 Timeless Songs For Graduation

Posted by House of Marley on May 27th 2022

Graduation marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Whether you’re heading off to college, taking your first step in the career world or taking a year to find yourself, there’s no better way to ‘toss the cap’ than celeb … read more
7 Essential Vinyl Record Accessories

7 Essential Vinyl Record Accessories

Posted by House of Marley on May 21st 2022

Listening to records for the first time opens up a whole new world for music lovers, but buying a record player and a set of speakers is just the first step in your record collecting journey. After you learn how to use and maintain a record player, y … read more
7 Ways To Discover New Music

7 Ways To Discover New Music

Posted by House of Marley on May 12th 2022

There’s a mind-blowing amount of music released each year. In fact, there’s so much new music out there that even music’s biggest fans and most prolific journalists can only listen to a fraction of it. How much music are we talking … read more
7 Unique Vinyl Record Innovations

7 Unique Vinyl Record Innovations

Posted by House of Marley on May 6th 2022

Every vinyl record experience begins with hiss and crackle—a sound that’s been captivating music lovers for generations. The basics of analog playback technology hasn't changed much since Edison invented the phonograph in 1877, but we&rsq … read more
How To Use A Record Player And Maintain It

How To Use A Record Player And Maintain It

Posted by House of Marley on Apr 23rd 2022

The sound of vinyl records is a dream for music lovers who want an experience that exceeds what streaming and CDs can offer. But for listeners who are new to vinyl, operating a record player can feel like flying a plane for the first time—sligh … read more