Summer is coming to a close! Which inevitably puts phoenix back on the map! No longer will touring artists pass us up for cooler weather. Even though we’re still in the triple digits, September is looking pretty good for live music. Here are just a few of our favorite shows happening this month. Paula Celebration […]

Here’s another 5 new releases that have been getting a lot of attention, in our little shop. There’s a lot more where these came from, so be sure to stop in and see what else is new! Dirty Projectors – Lamp Lit Prose [Domino] More so than any other musical career I’ve followed, I am […]

We’re in the home stretch of another hot summer and we need those live shows now more than ever! Here are just a few of our favorites happening in August. Lots of overlap, this month. But, this is a real quality over quantity situation. See you at the shows! Go to stinkweeds.com for a list […]

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, […]

For us Phoenicians, it’s the time of year where we start to come to terms with our personal involvement with the heat. The first part of the summer is spent complaining about the oncoming heat and lamenting the cooler days. But, we’re in the home stretch and now is the time for action. In July, […]

There was an article going around social media this week addressing the issue of “loud talkers” at concerts. I’m not going to use this platform to discuss or lecture about concert etiquette. But, I will say that it was shared by many people and sparked a lot of conversations. That conversation has carried over into […]

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, […]

Well, this is going to be a busy month. Lots of shows to choose from. Me personally, I’m going to challenge myself to make a list, this month, and stick to it. Of course you can always check our website for tickets we’re selling or go to silverplatter.info to help you make up your own […]

Beach House is releasing their seventh album, appropriately named “7”, on May 11th and we’re throwing a party to give it an early listen, THIS SUNDAY! As well as listening to the new album in it’s entirety, we’ll also have posters to give away and a contest for the “Loser” edition of the new album! […]

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 […]