It looks like we’re off to a great start for 2018! The releases are always a little sparse at the end of any year, so we’ve been eager to hear some new music and share some of our favorites. Disclaimer: Some of these albums may not be out yet. We will include a release date […]
I know it may seem strange to ring in 2018 by looking backwards. But as much as we find ourselves excited about the latest and greatest, there is always a massive amount of music to find from the past. I think this is the perfect time to remind ourselves of this. We think it’s […]
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 […]
Once again, we explore the unknown corners of our record store to find the lost and forgotten. What horrors lurk beyond the Pixies reissues and Thee Oh Sees albums OH SO MANY THEE OH SEES ALBUMS! SERIOUSLY, DO THEY EVER TAKE A DAY OFF! Follow the candleabra and stay close to the flame, while we […]
Moses Sumney – Aromanticism [Jagjaguwar] We are entering an era of music that will be defined by it’s inclusiveness. Genres are being bent and intermingled to the point of being unrecognizable. I’ll admit to letting the more purist side of my taste get the best of me, often putting my foot down, stating “just commit […]
Kacy & Clayton – The Siren’s Song [New West] Kacy & Clayton caught our attention a couple years back with their first New*West release, Strange Country. We were drawn in by their sincere approach to folk music, showing a clear understanding of the form and origin, while also taking some chances with their choices, […]
There has been a flood of new music in the past few weeks and it has been a fun challenge to keep up. In an effort to highlight just a few of the amazing albums I’ve heard, here are five that I felt are worthy of further thought and discussion. -Dario Jane Weaver – Modern Kosmology […]
Froth – Outside (Briefly) [Wichita Recordings] Froth was brought to our attention when we received a message from the band inquiring if they could play an in-store set at Stinkweeds before their slot at VIVA PHX on March 11th. While we are always excited to host touring bands, our excitement was given a boost when we […]
We Take A Look At Some Of The Great New Music Out Now & Coming Out Soon We have an ever growing wall of promotional CDs sent to us by different labels for in-store play. We try to give them all a good “once over” but sometimes they’ll get lost in the shuffle, so we wanted […]
Here is the fifth installment of “Alphabetized Into Obscurity – A Journey Into the Unknown.” It’s no challenge for us to find some awesome unknowns tucked throughout the store. So once more, we’ve picked five records in the hopes of finding a hidden treasure and to perhaps inspire you to journey into the unknown corners of your local record […]