In an effort to reflect on the wonderful things that were created this year, we are hard at work putting together our list of favorite albums that were released in 2016! You can expect a list that is vibrant and colorful, full of light and darkness, ideas new and old, and representative of the vast array […]
With our recent decision to be more proactive using our space for occasional live performances, we decided we would share our thoughts on what the “in-store performance” has meant to us, and maybe share some thoughts on why it’s important to continue hosting in-stores, even with the large amount of awesome venues in town. With a […]
As we enjoy our recent boom of rich culture in the valley, with all the new venues, art spaces, and the patrons to match their capacity, it is important to honor those who paved the way. Over a decade ago, some might have said that Phoenix was a sleepy town. We didn’t have all the big […]
This album is essentially a love note for the disenchanted and morose souls. However, it also has some incredible, fun music on it as well. Made up of pre-war recordings (1917-1935) from the Cajun bayous to Appalachia and all the way across the pond to the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine, the songs on this album are […]
In an effort to start out 2016 with a positive, forward looking attitude towards music listening, we thought we should address some of the concerns we’ve heard from others regarding the recent resurgence of vinyl sales. There has been a very clear shift towards vinyl records in the past couple years, and we feel it […]
I feel a change in the air. Working at Stinkweeds, we have become sensitive to the ebb and flow of musical ideas and trends. Of course, music is constantly evolving and devolving. Both, the evolution and the devolution are crucial to these dramatic shifts. Influence from the music of the past is equally as important as […]
I have a love/hate relationship with holiday shopping. I am not a fan of the crazy crowds and loud, obnoxious advertising. However, I do enjoy the challenge of picking out the perfect gift for someone. I even enjoy the added challenge of having nothing in common with that person. It’s a test of the ego. […]
The first holiday lights to go up are always those announcing the store wide sales. The first songs of the season are the mind vicing jingles, implanting the subconscious reminders of whom you will turn to for that special something, for that special someone. The world of commerce becomes a battle for your attention where […]
Recently, I’ve discussed vinyl organization with a few customers. This is often brought on by someone repeatedly checking their phone, as they shop through the bins. You see, better people than myself will take the time and effort to catalog their collection, in order to keep track of what they have and don’t have. I’m […]
We’ve all played this game. You pick a thing or things that you couldn’t live without if you were stranded on a desert island. You think through a few favorites, maybe considering how your answer may sound to the other person. Then, with the confidence of someone who knows they will probably never be stranded […]