Whether you’re cringing at the mere mention of “black friday” or you’re gearing up to camp out of your favorite store, Stinkweeds just might be a destination to consider. Here are a few reasons to brave the hustle bustle and spend part of your day with us. Black Friday [mini] Record Store Day Like Record […]
Allah-las – Lahs [Mexican Summer] Admittedly, this one has more of a “summer vibe.” But what is a Phoenix Fall but a North East Summer. Lahs is a cool breeze on a hot day. It is the yogic, outward breath, releasing the dread of 115 degree days. It’s beachy vibes with a little spaced out […]
Imagine yourself asleep in a tent, in the middle of the woods. You are awoken by an unfamiliar sound. It’s not a completely unfamiliar sound. It could be the falling of a leaf, or the wind through the trees or a the breaking of a twig. It is the silence that surrounds the noise that […]
We recently were the recipients of the Phoenix New Times “Best of” award for “Best Music Store for CDs.” While our biggest seller is, no doubt, vinyl records, we do take a lot of pride in our CD selection. Now this might seem strange, with all the talk of CDs being a “dead” form. But […]
The New Pornographers – In The Morse Code of Brake Lights [Concord] There’s a lot of mystery to the success of New Pornographers. I’m not speaking of their notoriety. That is easily explained by their longevity, consistency and the fact that the band, in various formations, has been made up of multiple, very highly […]
Every month, we switch out our listening stations with 40+ titles for you to browse, in your own little world, through headphones. We suggest checking in at least once a month to listen to some artists that may not find their way to your ears through the normal channels. Here are 5 titles out of […]
From Thursday, September 26 through Sunday, September 29, enjoy 4 specialized events located in Roosevelt Row Arts District to highlight the incredible impact of Blue Note Records, a pioneering music label that brought the world some of the finest jazz artists of our time, spanning over the past eight decades. Stinkweeds will be participating […]
Oh Sees – Face Stabber [Castle Face] John Dwyer throws us a little bit of a curve ball on Face Stabber. While not a complete departure from the MANY albums he’s produced, this one comes in hot with a little bit more of a pre-prog, kraut-rock vibe! Now, anything Dwyer does is 100% John Dwyer […]
Every month, we feature 40 new titles for you to listen to at your leisure. Of course, we love to give suggestions and play some tunes for you, in the store. But, you really can’t beat the experience of sitting alone with a pair of headphones, absorbing every nuance and detail of a well crafted […]
Here’s another 5 favorites from your friends at Stinkweeds. This is a monthly series, so be sure to check back in! Kit Sebastian – Mantra Moderne [Mr. Bongo] Well, it seems we have a new revival on our hands. Kit Sebastian is another in a growing trend of bands pulling from the psychedelic “World” sound […]