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{{Infobox website
| name = What's On The Hi-Fi
| logo =<!-- Deleted image removed:  [[File:WOTHF.jpg]] -->
| type = [[Music]] [[webzine]]
| country = US / France
| language = English
| url = http://www.whatsonthehifi.com
}}

'''What's On The Hi-Fi''' ('''WOTHF''') is a NYC and Paris-based new music [[webzine]]. It is a free access and editorially independent webzine including album and track reviews, artist interviews and various features.  All music  appearing on What's On The Hi-Fi is used with permission.

==Background==
In early 2009, What's On The Hi-Fi was created by co-founders Jonathan Hutchison (NYC)<ref>[http://www.hutchnyc.com Jonathan Hutchison (NYC)]</ref> and JH Smith (Paris) out of a desire to feature and support new and eclectic independent music from around the globe.

What's On The Hi-Fi has participated in notable interviews with international up-and-coming and established artists such as [[Beach House]], [[The Antlers (band)|The Antlers]], [[Liars (band)|Liars]], [[White Denim]], Cocoon,<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/listentococoon Cocoon]</ref> Team Ghost,<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/teamghostmusic Team Ghost]</ref> and [[The Ruby Suns]].  The webzine announced that original video content would be added to the website beginning in 2010.

Reviews, interviews and features from What's On The Hi-Fi have been reprinted by various media sources, including artist and label webpages / promotional materials and music-related websites.

In early 2010, What's On The Hi-Fi participated in Longplay, Face B<ref>part of the [http://faceb.lamaisonrouge.org/ Face B]</ref> project of Paris-based artist [[Daniela Franco]].  Face B is both a website-based project as well a collection of rare vinyl and album art which was held in conjunction with the Vinyl exhibit curated by Guy Schraenen on exhibit at the Paris art foundation [[La Maison Rouge]].  Longplay features playlists created by artists, musicians, designers, and those in the musical community, with each playlist created following a specific brief.  As part of the project, What's On The Hi-Fi created a playlist<ref>[http://faceb.lamaisonrouge.org/liste/wothf playlist]</ref> reflecting the biography of the webzine's founders.

==Artwork==
In addition to the webzine's musical content, What's On The Hi-Fi has received recognition for its outstanding design and artwork.<ref>[http://www.designworklife.com/?p=6584 e.g., What's On The Hi-Fi in designworklife]</ref>  Much of the original artwork appearing on the website, including the webzine's distinctive banner, was created by Berlin-based and Chilean born graphic designer and illustrator Cristóbal Schmal,<ref>[http://www.artnomono.com Cristóbal Schmal]</ref> who often works under the moniker Nomono.  Schmal has described his cultural references as including Chilean communist graphics from the '70s, engravings, German Modernism and music.<ref>[http://www.commarts.com/fresh/crist-bal-schmal.html Cristóbal Schmal in Communication Arts]</ref>

==Podcast==
In August 2009, What's On The Hi-Fi launched a free podcast series dedicated to providing a mix of the best in new and independent music.  The podcast is available for subscription on the website and on iTunes.<ref>[https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-on-the-hi-fi/id376671490?ign-mpt=uo%3D6 iTunes]</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.whatsonthehifi.com/ What's On The Hi-Fi]
* [https://twitter.com/wothf/ What's On The Hi-Fi] on [[Twitter]]

[[Category:Online music magazines published in the United States]]
[[Category:French music websites]]