: the production or reproduction of audio characterized by an unpolished or rough sound quality
lo-fi
adjective
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Led by the magnetic Tom Peter, the prolific lo-fi post-punk band out of Australia adds a human drummer and turns in a 23-minute burst of nonstop fun and creativity.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
My whole collection of music at that point was all kind of in this ’70s/lo-fi kind of space.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 May 2026
His lo-fi film Memory of Princess Mumbi, a joyous, wildly inventive and scrappy futuristic romance, celebrates the power of friendship and storytelling.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
While some prefer the lo-fi hum of a record player, others like the crisp sound of a compact disc.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
My whole collection of music at that point was all kind of in this ’70s/lo-fi kind of space.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 May 2026
His lo-fi film Memory of Princess Mumbi, a joyous, wildly inventive and scrappy futuristic romance, celebrates the power of friendship and storytelling.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
While some prefer the lo-fi hum of a record player, others like the crisp sound of a compact disc.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Lo-fi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lo-fi. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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