It’s time for another hazy, lazy Phoenix summer. Whether you’re a mythic bird who rises from the ashes to take on the heat, or like a reptile, burrowed deep under the cool sand, you’re going to need some sounds to keep your mind focused while the sun beams its cosmic rays. So here are 5 […]

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, […]

In celebration of this Mother’s Day weekend, our favorite picks goes out to all the moms. Sure, a non-mom can enjoy these albums, a well. Great music does not conform to familial roles. But, with each pick, we put a little extra thought towards all the “moms” out there. Whatever being a mom means to […]

That festival wave just keeps coming! As bands criss cross the country, Phoenix is lucky enough to catch more than it can handle in it’s net of awesome venues. Here are just a few shows we’re excited about! To be honest, we’re more excited about one of these, over the others. We’ll let you guess […]

This Saturday will make 11 years that Stinkweeds has participated in Record Store Day! Like every year, we’re pulling out all the stops to make sure you get all those exclusive releases you want, plus a whole lot more! This post will highlight some of the amazing RSD Exclusives we’ve checked in, as well as […]

We’re all very excited for Record Store Day on April 21st. But, let’s not forget all the other treasures April has to offer! Like every other month, we are combing through some fantastic new releases. And, like every other month, we’ve picked out our 5 favorites to highlight some of the stuff that has been […]

  Saturday, April 21st will be the 10th annual Record Store Day, and as with every year, Stinkweeds will be going all out for the party! As always, you can expect that we’ll order tons of the exclusive releases and have them ready, organized and available early that morning, making Stinkweeds one of the best […]

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 […]

As a record store, it is our job to act as your personalized tour guide through the millions of albums that have been recorded and sold over the 100 plus years of recorded music.  A little one on one conversation usually does the trick, but so much of record shopping is about the quiet time […]

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 […]