Sip, Spin, Repeat: Why Music Will Always Matter More Than the Gear

By Andre (aka: Dre), founder of Love Music Love Wine Radio

Let’s get one thing straight off the top: music comes first. Always.

You could hand me the most luxurious, high-end HiFi system on the planet—or you could press play on a dusty boombox from 1984—and if the track is right, I’m vibing either way. That’s the power of music. That’s the heart of everything we do at Love Music Love Wine.

I started this journey not because I had the fanciest gear or the deep pockets but because I had an unstoppable love for music and a real passion for wine. The goal was simple: to bring people together—online and in person—through the universal language of music and the sensory joy of wine. That’s how Love Music Love Wine Movement/Radio (LmLw Radio) was born.

Now, don’t get me wrong—gear matters. A quality sound system can elevate your listening experience. In the same way a crystal wine glass enhances the aroma of a good Cabernet, a solid amp and speaker setup can unlock new layers in your favourite track. But the gear is just the frame. The music? That’s the art.

Too often, we confuse what plays the music with why we love it. You don’t need $5,000 speakers to fall in love with a Curtis Mayfield groove or get lost in a smoky jazz riff. You just need the song to hit—and it will, no matter what it’s played on. That’s the beauty of a truly great track.

I’ve always believed you should invest in the best gear you can comfortably afford. If high-end HiFi is in your budget, more power to you. If it’s not, you’re still in the club. Music doesn’t judge the system, it’s played on, and neither should we.

The same philosophy applies to wine. Some of the most memorable pairings I’ve ever had didn’t involve $200 bottles or Michelin-star restaurants. They happened at home, with friends, spinning records, pouring a well-made, under-the-radar bottle, and letting the vibe do the rest.

That’s what Love Music Love Wine is really about—curating moments where sound and taste blend to create something magical. It’s not a revolutionary concept. We’ve all experienced it without thinking about it. Ever had dinner with friends, good food, wine flowing, music playing in the background? That’s the vibe. That’s the experience. You don’t even notice the music until someone turns it off—and suddenly, something feels missing.

What we’re doing at LmLw Radio is making that connection intentional. We’re saying: pick your playlist the same way you pick your wine. Think about the mood, the company, the moment. A spicy Syrah? Maybe pair it with some bold jazz-funk. A smooth Pinot Noir? Maybe some mellow soul or a classical slow-burn symphony.

At restaurants, we don’t get to control the music. But at home, online, or during a livestream, we do—and it changes everything.

So no, this isn’t about shading audiophiles or saying the sound quality doesn’t matter. It does. But music is the core, the heartbeat, the reason we press play in the first place, and what moves us—gear just helps it sound better.

Love Music Love Wine was built on that belief. It’s a movement, a mood, a weekly ritual of sipping, spinning, and connecting with people who love the vibe as much as I do. Whether you’re tuning in live, sipping solo, or sharing a bottle with friends, remember: it starts with the song, and it ends with the music. Everything else is just details.

So now I ask you: What matters more to you: the song or the sound system? Do you believe the vibe comes from the gear or the groove?

Drop your thoughts. Let’s keep the conversation going.

Cheers,

Andre (aka: Dre)

Your Favorite Music Selector & Playlist Curator

www.lovemusiclovewine.com