There is a winter lull between mid December and early January. The steady stream of stellar releases freezes over, as consumers turn their attention to holiday gifts, travel and the transitioning from one year to the next. But, if you wait a couple weeks into January, you are always rewarded with an amazing Friday of […]
Resolution #1: Be Attentive I think our modern technology has made some amazing changes in our world. However, our relationship with the things that really matter can suffer if we surrender all aspects of our lifestyle to convenience. Like with anything we love, it deserves time and attention. That’s when we get the most in […]
If you’re like me (Dario), and you’ve waited till the last minute to do your holiday shopping, you’re also like me in that you’d rather not be shopping at all! But it doesn’t have to be the worst! Stinkweeds has got you covered for the whole family (and maybe a little something for yourself, while […]
We want to offer our deepest gratitude for all of you, our dear customers, new and old. Over the past few years, we’ve been seeing so many new faces, looking for every kind of music imaginable. Stinkweeds is an ever-changing creature. We’ve found that our customers are that special kind of music fan who want […]
This evening our parking lot will turn into a winter wonderland of locally crafted gifts and goodies! This is the 13th Annual Crafeteria hosted by our dear neighbors, Frances Vintage, featuring handmade goods from 30+ local artists. Shop screen prints, jewelry, plush toys, knitwear, beauty products, snacks, holiday decor and so much more! The event […]
Take a deep breath and close your eyes. As you let out the hot, freon-saturated air, open your eyes and look out the nearest window. It’s October. Go outside. Go for a walk. Go for a drive. Roll your windows down. Use your oven. Make a pie. Put on your favorite sweater. It doesn’t matter […]
Lindsay Japanese Breakfast / Ought @ Nile Theater – October 3rd Japanese Breakfast deliver some incredible lo-fi, shoegaze indie pop in its finest form! Plus they’re wonderfully fun to watch live. Montreal’s angular, post punkers OUGHT return to the Nile Theater! Great bill, see you in Tempe for this one! King Khan + The Shrines […]
This week is a strong week for new releases. So I’ve decided that our September favorites would include only titles that were released this Friday. What I found was a common theme in the need for patient listening. So along with these reviews, I pose a challenge for you, reader. If any of these albums […]
This weekend, I drove to a friends house in Black Canyon City to observed the Perseids meteor shower. Once the dark desert monsoon skies opened up, with bolts of lightning flashing in the distance, and the stars and milky way presented itself, with brief flashes of light streaking across the sky, I couldn’t help but […]
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, […]