As we creep ever so slowly into what is sure to be a long, hot Summer (we will pay for our extended Spring), it’s important to remind ourselves that our interest in vinyl records doesn’t come without hazards. If you’re just now exploring the wonderful world of vinyl, you should know that it has a […]
Strong relationships are built on a foundation of trust, respect, affection and, of course, MUSIC! So naturally, the record store is a great date spot, whether it be your first date, or one of many nights on the town. We’ve witnessed many a couple shopping these isles, together, and we’ve seen how a shared love […]
First: I don’t care if you call it vinyls Before I jump into my thoughts on upgrading your vinyl system, I need to address a bit of a contentious subject for the vinyl listening community. For years, vinyl was seen as a very esoteric medium for music listening. It was seemingly reserved for musicians, record […]
Horror films play on our oldest instincts. In nature, dark corners can be home to many sharp teeth and claws that can pull you in. We have tamed our environment, but we still have dark corners and we still fear those places. Our imaginations fill them with terrifying things, as well they should. With all […]
This summer’s road trip followed the great Rocky Mountains from the upper corner of Montana, down to the bottom of Colorado, then back home to the desert. The epic nature of the landscape inspired new ways of considering the combination of sight and sound. Songs are great and a must for any long journey. But, […]
Dario is out of town and it is up to myself, newest staff member Paula, to try my hand at one of his famous blog posts! Filling Dario’s shoes is not something I can really do physically, but I will try my best to do so through writing. This is part two of the Little […]
This Father’s Day, we wanted to celebrate a defining quality in those we consider fathers or father figures. A Father is someone who shares their knowledge of the world and shares wisdom that will help you be a more well-rounded individual. Often, one of the most lasting influences shared is taste in music. For me, […]
Maybe it’s the warming weather, or the steady ease of the first 1/4 of the year, but you might find that all 5 of these albums have a lot of similarities. We always try to mix it up, for these reviews. But, that’s not so much the case this time. I can’ explain it. Sometimes […]
Another year in the books!!! So much has changed in the music industry, but we are still standing tall, thirty years in, and we couldn’t do it without all of you! One of the things we’ve always prided ourselves on is keeping the safe space of the record store alive; a place to explore new […]
Are we in danger of losing our sense of exploration? Will the convenience of information at our fingertips dull our courage to reach into the unknown. That same courage that it takes to walk into a restaurant without consulting Yelp might walk a fine line with our courage to peer into dark corners, where unknown […]