Back Tracks is a weekly music column that studies the past, revisiting tunes that may be old but still resonate today. As a music writer, I find it difficult to promote karaoke, a mostly drunken take ...

Earlier this year, a Japanese man by the name of Shigeichi Negishi passed away, aged 100, but his legacy lives on, thanks to his invention – the world's first karaoke machine. His coin-operated Sparko ...

Karaoke is one of Japan’s most ubiquitous worldwide exports. But who invented the first machine that let you sing along to backing tracks of popular hits? As author Matt Alt writes in his new book ...

There are times when you just want to “Celebrate” at the “Love Shack” with all your “Friends in Low Places.” A portable karaoke machine can help you do that, and so much more. What was once considered ...

Kitchen roll critic, cleaning gadget guru and loo roll expert, Hardeep has tackled 100-plus stains, and isn't afraid to make a mess and clean it up. The best karaoke machines encourage even the shyest ...

Karaoke is a popular activity. People go to bars, sing to their favorite songs, and enjoy themselves. It’s possible to do it at home as well. However, the process is a little more complicated. Luckily ...