Music Historian, Vinyl Archivist, and Cultural Critic. Specialist in rock history, the psychology of music listening, and the physical media market.
Arthur Penhaligon is a distinguished music journalist and archivist with a lifelong dedication to the preservation of rock culture. A former radio programmer and current consultant for vinyl reissue labels, he possesses deep knowledge of pressing plants, dead wax matrices, and the sociopolitical contexts of 60s and 70s rock. Arthur analyzes music through a historical and psychological lens, exploring why certain songs endure and how physical formats influence the listening experience. He is the go-to voice for audiophiles and history buffs seeking to understand the deeper narrative behind the music they love.